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Australia
Group D Pot 3 4-4-2 Oceania
#27
FIFA Rank
0
€33M squad value
0 Arnold focused on maximizing Australia's physical advantages while improving tactical organization.
Tactical Identity
Expected Formation
4-4-2
Mat
Mathew Ryan Cir
Circati Beh
Behich Bur
Burgess Ita
Italiano O'N
O'Neill Hru
Hrustic Rob
Robertson Met
Metcalfe Sut
Suto Mab
Mabil ↑
Press Height
Moderate
⚡
Press Intensity
Moderate
→
Build-up Pattern
direct + aerial
Key Players
Strengths & Weaknesses
+ Strengths
● Physical presence and aerial power
● Never-say-die mentality
● European-based players add tactical awareness
− Vulnerabilities
● Technical quality gap against top teams
● Creative midfield limited
● Pace in wide areas
Recent Form (last 4 years)
61% Win Rate
36 matches
22
Wins
6
Draws
8
Losses
World Cup History
6
Participations
#41
All-Time Rank
Tournament Record
All-Time Record
Played 20
Won 4
Drawn 4
Lost 12
Goals For 17
Goals Ag. 37
Goal Difference -20
Manager
GA
Graham Arnold
Australian
Direct play with physical pressing
Full Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Match Schedule
Squad depth: limited Archetype: direct physical Oceania
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