Australia Football
Australian football's top division, the A-League, runs October to May and includes two New Zealand-based clubs alongside its Australian sides. The Socceroos qualified for a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup in 2025, reaching the round of 32 at the 2026 tournament before a penalty-shootout exit to Egypt.
National Team
Next: Australia vs Brazil — Friday, 25 September 2026- Australia 1 - 1 Egypt (Saturday, 4 July 2026)
- Paraguay 0 - 0 Australia (Friday, 26 June 2026)
- USA 2 - 0 Australia (Saturday, 20 June 2026)
- Australia 2 - 0 Türkiye (Sunday, 14 June 2026)
- Switzerland 1 - 1 Australia (Sunday, 7 June 2026)
Domestic Competitions
Popular Local Teams
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming domestic fixtures found
Recent Results
- Auckland 1 - 0 SydneyFull-time
- Newcastle Jets 1 - 1 SydneyFull-time
- Adelaide United 0 - 3 AucklandFull-time
- Sydney 1 - 1 Newcastle JetsFull-time
- Auckland 1 - 1 Adelaide UnitedFull-time
- Melbourne Victory 0 - 1 SydneyFull-time
- Auckland 1 - 1 Melbourne CityFull-time
- Melbourne City 1 - 2 Adelaide UnitedFull-time
A-League Standings
A-League: Regular season
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 39 | 16 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | -7 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 21 |
International Competitions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the top football league in Australia?
The A-League Men, contested by 12 clubs (10 Australian, plus New Zealand's Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC) across a season running October to May.
What are Australia's most popular football clubs?
Sydney FC, the A-League's most successful club with 5 championships, alongside Melbourne Victory (4 titles) and reigning champions Melbourne City.
How did Australia perform at the 2026 World Cup?
The Socceroos reached the Round of 32 as Group D runners-up (behind Türkiye, ahead of Paraguay and hosts USA), before losing to Egypt 2-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.