VIVA – Australia’s draw with Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers has led to Graham Arnold’s resignation as coach.
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Australia have underperformed in their first two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia. The team nicknamed The Socceroos lost 0:1 to Bahrain at home on September 10, 2024.
Australia then did not compete when they visited the main Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta on 10 September 2024. The World Cup favourite faced Indonesia with a 0-0 score.
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And after 10 days of playing for the Indonesian national team, Arnold finally decided to end his career as Australia’s coach. He said it was time for Australia to have a new coach.
“After careful consideration, I believe it is time for new management to lead the team forward,” France 24 said in a statement.
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Arnold has coached Australia since August 2018, leading the Kangaroos to the 2022 World Cup final, where they lost to eventual champions Argentina.
This is Arnold’s second time serving as interim coach since 2006-2007.
“The passing of Graham Arnold marks the end of an era for Australian football,” Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said.
“Under Graham’s leadership, we have achieved incredible milestones that have elevated Australian football onto the world stage.”
Australia are now looking for an interim coach ahead of next month’s home games against China and away against Japan as they look to get their qualifying campaign back on track.
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“The passing of Graham Arnold marks the end of an era for Australian football,” Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said.
