Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has confirmed the Australian squad to take on Vietnam and Oman in the nation's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
25 players have made the squad, with a mixture of youth and experience included.
Uncapped A-League players Marco Tilio, Joel King, and Kye Rowles have been promoted from the Olyroos and will join the Socceroos for their next two matches.
Socceroos squad (vs. Vietnam and Oman)
| Name | Team | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nabbout | Melbourne City, Australia | Fran Karacic | Brescia, Italy |
| Aziz Behich | Giresunspor, Turkey | Connor Metcalfe | Melbourne City, Australia |
| Martin Boyle | Hibernian, Scotland | James Jeggo | Aris Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Milos Degenek | Uncontracted | Riley McGree | Middlesbrough, England |
| Brandon Borrello | Dynamo Dresden, Germany | Ryan McGowan | Kuwait SC, Kuwait |
| Mitch Duke | Fagiano Okayama, Japan | Jamie Maclaren | Melbourne City, Australia |
| Marco Tilio | Melbourne City, Australia | Mathew Ryan (GK) | Real Sociedad, Spain |
| Craig Goodwin | Adelaide United, Australia | Trent Sainsbury | KV Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Rhyan Grant | Sydney FC, Australia | Tom Rogic | Celtic, Scotland |
| Ajdin Hrustic* | Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany | Matthew Leckie | Melbourne City, Australia |
| Jackson Irvine | St Pauli, Germany | Andrew Redmayne | Sydney FC, Australia |
| Joel King | Sydney FC, Australai | Danny Vukovic (GK) | NEC Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Aaron Mooy | Shangai Port FC, China |
*Suspended for matchday seven
Socceroos third round World Cup qualifying draw, results, schedule, broadcast
Third round - Group B
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Sep 3 | 4.00am | Australia 3-0 China | Khalifa International Stadium | Channel 10/ 10 Play |
| Tue Sep 7 | 10.00pm | Vietnam 0-1 Australia | My Dinh Stadium | 10 Bold/ 10 Play |
| Fri Oct 8 | 5.30am | Australia 3-1 Oman | Khalifa International Stadium | Network 10, 10 Play |
| Tue Oct 12 | 9.14pm | Japan 2-1 Australia | Saitama Stadium | Network 10, 10 Play |
| Thu Nov 11 | 8.10pm | Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia | CommBank Stadium | Network 10, 10 Play |
| Tue Nov 16 | 1.00am | China 1-1 Australia | Sharjah Stadium | Network 10, 10 Play |
| Thu Jan 27 | 8.10pm | Australia v Vietnam | AAMI Park | TBA |
| Wed Feb 2 | 3.00am | Oman v Australia | Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex | TBA |
| Thu Mar 24 | TBA | Australia v Japan | TBA | TBA |
| Tue Mar 29 | TBA | Saudi Arabia v Australia | TBA | TBA |
