Australia
At the World Cup: every game since 1974, men's and women's, with the weather at kick-off.
- 7World Cups of 2324 games: 5 won, 6 drawn, 13 lost; 20 scored, 40 conceded.
- 4thBest women's finish2023
- 8Women's World Cups of 933 games: 10 won, 7 drawn, 16 lost; 48 scored, 58 conceded.
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World Cup
Men's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All World Cup games | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 21% |
| Group games | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 24% |
| Knockout games | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 21% |
| Against UEFA teams | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 23% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Against CAF teams | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33% |
| Against AFC teams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Men's Longest runs
- 2Australia won 2 World Cup games in a row, 26 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022.
- 2Australia have gone 2 World Cup games unbeaten since 25 Jun 2026, and counting.
- 2Australia have drawn 2 World Cup games in a row since 25 Jun 2026, and counting.
- 4Australia lost 4 World Cup games in a row, 13 Jun 2014 to 16 Jun 2018.
- 7Australia went 7 World Cup games without a win, 13 Jun 2014 to 22 Nov 2022.
- 3Australia have gone 3 World Cup games without a win since 19 Jun 2026, and counting.
- 5Australia scored in 5 World Cup games in a row, 22 Nov 2022 to 13 Jun 2026.
- 2Australia kept a clean sheet in 2 World Cup games in a row, 26 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022.
- 3Australia went 3 World Cup games without scoring, 14 Jun 1974 to 22 Jun 1974.
- 2Australia won 2 World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 26 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022.
Show all 11 of Australia's longest runs
Each kind's longest, and any still going. Tap one to see every game in it.
Men's Runs that stand out
- 4Australia lost 4 World Cup games in a row against CONMEBOL teams, 18 Jun 2006 to 3 Dec 2022.
- 6Australia have gone 6 World Cup games without a win in Europe since 18 Jun 2006, and counting.
- 3Australia won 3 World Cup group games in a row, 26 Nov 2022 to 13 Jun 2026.
- 3Australia lost 3 World Cup games in a row against UEFA teams, 18 Jun 2014 to 16 Jun 2018.
- 3Australia have lost 3 World Cup games in a row in South America since 13 Jun 2014, and counting.
- 5Australia went 5 World Cup games without a win against UEFA teams, 18 Jun 2014 to 22 Nov 2022.
- 5Australia have gone 5 World Cup games without a win against CONMEBOL teams since 18 Jun 2006, and counting.
- 5Australia went 5 World Cup games without a win, 18 Jun 2006 to 19 Jun 2010.
Men's Every World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Round of 32 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | Qatar | Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 | Russia | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2006 | Germany | Round of 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 1974 | West Germany | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Men's Biggest wins
- 2Australia 2-0 Turkey2026 World Cup, group stage, Group D, BC Place, 13 Jun 2026.
- 2Australia 3-1 Japan2006 World Cup, group stage, Group F, Fritz-Walter-Stadion, 12 Jun 2006.
- 1Australia 1-0 Denmark2022 World Cup, group stage, Group D, Al Janoub Stadium, 30 Nov 2022.
- 1Australia 1-0 Tunisia2022 World Cup, group stage, Group D, Al Janoub Stadium, 26 Nov 2022.
- 1Australia 2-1 Serbia2010 World Cup, group stage, Group D, Mbombela Stadium, 23 Jun 2010.
The number is the margin in goals.
Men's Heaviest defeats
- 4Germany 4-0 Australia2010 World Cup, group stage, Group D, Moses Mabhida Stadium, 13 Jun 2010.
- 3France 4-1 Australia2022 World Cup, group stage, Group D, Al Janoub Stadium, 22 Nov 2022.
- 3Spain 3-0 Australia2014 World Cup, group stage, Group B, Arena da Baixada, 23 Jun 2014.
- 3West Germany 3-0 Australia1974 World Cup, group stage, Group 1, Volksparkstadion, 18 Jun 1974.
- 2United States 2-0 Australia2026 World Cup, group stage, Group D, Lumen Field, 19 Jun 2026.
Men's Head to head
Men's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In dry weather | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 23% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 33% |
From the 24 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).
Women's World Cup
Women's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Women's World Cup games | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30% |
| Group games | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33% |
| Knockout games | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22% |
| At a World Cup they hosted | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 43% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 27% |
| Against UEFA teams | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40% |
| Against CAF teams | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Against AFC teams | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0% |
Women's Longest runs
- 2Australia won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 31 Jul 2023 to 7 Aug 2023.
- 4Australia went 4 Women's World Cup games unbeaten, 13 Jun 2019 to 20 Jul 2023.
- 2Australia drew 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 15 Sep 2007 to 20 Sep 2007.
- 3Australia lost 3 Women's World Cup games in a row, 23 Jun 1999 to 21 Sep 2003.
- 2Australia have lost 2 Women's World Cup games in a row since 16 Aug 2023, and counting.
- 9Australia went 9 Women's World Cup games without a win, 6 Jun 1995 to 28 Sep 2003.
- 3Australia have gone 3 Women's World Cup games without a win since 12 Aug 2023, and counting.
- 12Australia scored in 12 Women's World Cup games in a row, 8 Jun 1995 to 23 Sep 2007.
- 2Australia scored three or more in 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 13 Jun 2019 to 18 Jun 2019.
- 3Australia kept a clean sheet in 3 Women's World Cup games in a row, 31 Jul 2023 to 12 Aug 2023.
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- 2Australia won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by two or more, 31 Jul 2023 to 7 Aug 2023.
- 2Australia won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 3 Jul 2011 to 6 Jul 2011.
- 4Australia scored first in 4 Women's World Cup games in a row, 20 Jul 2023 to 7 Aug 2023.
- 3Australia went 3 Women's World Cup knockout games unbeaten, 22 Jun 2019 to 12 Aug 2023.
Each kind's longest, and any still going. Tap one to see every game in it.
Women's Runs that stand out
- 11Australia have scored in 11 Women's World Cup group games in a row since 3 Jul 2011, and counting.
- 10Australia scored in 10 Women's World Cup games in a row against UEFA teams, 23 Jun 1999 to 7 Aug 2023.
- 10Australia have scored in 10 Women's World Cup games in a row with an 8pm or later kick-off since 23 Jun 1999, and counting.
- 8Australia scored in 8 Women's World Cup games in a row, 9 Jun 2019 to 7 Aug 2023.
- 7Australia went 7 Women's World Cup games without a win in North America, 20 Jun 1999 to 8 Jun 2015.
- 7Australia have gone 7 Women's World Cup knockout games without a win in dry weather since 23 Sep 2007, and counting.
- 11Australia scored in 11 Women's World Cup group games in a row, 8 Jun 1995 to 20 Sep 2007.
- 4Australia won 4 Women's World Cup group games in a row in dry weather, 12 Jun 2015 to 20 Jul 2023.
Women's Every Women's World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia, New Zealand | Fourth | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 |
| 2019 | France | Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 2015 | Canada | Quarter-finals | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | Germany | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 2007 | China | Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| 2003 | United States | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | United States | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | Sweden | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Women's Biggest wins
- 4Australia 4-0 Canada2023 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group B, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 31 Jul 2023.
- 3Australia 4-1 Jamaica2019 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group C, Stade des Alpes, 18 Jun 2019.
- 3Australia 4-1 Ghana2007 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group C, Yellow Dragon Sports Center, 12 Sep 2007.
- 2Australia 2-0 Denmark2023 Women's World Cup, round of 16, Stadium Australia, 7 Aug 2023.
- 2Australia 2-0 Nigeria2015 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group D, Investors Group Field, 12 Jun 2015.
The number is the margin in goals.
Women's Heaviest defeats
- 5Denmark 5-0 Australia1995 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group C, Arosvallen, 6 Jun 1995.
- 3United States 4-1 Australia1995 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group C, Olympia, 10 Jun 1995.
- 2Sweden 2-0 Australia2023 Women's World Cup, third-place play-off, Lang Park, 19 Aug 2023.
- 2England 3-1 Australia2023 Women's World Cup, semi-final, Stadium Australia, 16 Aug 2023.
- 2United States 3-1 Australia2015 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group D, Investors Group Field, 8 Jun 2015.
Women's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50% | 2007 to 2019 |
| Sweden | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 1999 to 2023 |
| China | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 1995 to 2003 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33% | 1999 to 2007 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33% | 2007 to 2019 |
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 2007 to 2023 |
| Denmark | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 1995 to 2023 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 2015 to 2023 |
| United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 1995 to 2015 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2023 |
Women's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In dry weather | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 30% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 38% |
| In the cold (under 12°C) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 67% |
From the 33 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).