Having led the team since 2018, Arnold is standing down after poor performances in recent World Cup qualifiers.

Decision follows heavy criticism from fans and pundits after a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on home soil and a 0-0 draw away against Indonesia.

Graham Arnold is set to step down as Socceroos manager before Australia's next World Cup qualifier in October.

Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia coach in a decision he said was for the "best for the nation" following the Socceroos' poor start to Asia's third phase of World Cup qualifying. Arnold's resignation follows heavy criticism from fans and pundits after a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on home soil and a 0-0 draw away against Asian soccer minnows Indonesia.

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.Arnold departs after a shock 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain earlier this month then a goalless draw at Indonesia left Australia with one point from their opening two matches in the decisive third round of qualifying for 2026.

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Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia coach after a poor start to Asia's third phase of World Cup qualifying, governing body Football Australia (FA) confirmed on Friday.