Football Australia is now searching for a new coach ahead of Australia's next World Cup qualifier in October. Football Australia CEO James Johnson said on Friday, as the Socceroos head into the next round of round three qualifiers, there’s no plan to appoint an interim coach.

Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Tony Popovic was named as the new coach of Australia on Monday, three days after the shock resignation of Graham Arnold in the wake of the team's poor start to the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Football Australia has named Tony Popovic, a former Asian Champions League winning manager, as the head coach of the Australian men's team. Popovic replaces Graham Arnold and will lead the Socceroos until the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Graham Arnold has stepped down as head coach of the Australian men’s national team after six years in charge. Football Australia confirmed the news on Friday, stating Arnold, 61, informed the organisation earlier this week of his decision.