Australia World cup 2022 : Key Players, Strength & Weakness

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is scheduled to take place in Qatar in November and December 2022. This will be the first World Cup held in the Arab world and the first in a Muslim-majority country. This is also set to be the longest World Cup in history, with an expanded 32-team format being played out over a record 34 days. With few hours left to go until the tournament kicks off, let’s take a look at some of the key players, strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s squad.

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Australian National Football Team

-The Australian National Football team is one of the most successful teams in the World Cup.

-They have won the World Cup four times and were runners up once.

-Their key players are Tim Cahill, Mile Jedinak and Mathew Ryan.

-They are a strong team with a good mix of experience and youth.

-Their weakness is that they tend to concede goals from set pieces.

Key Players

The Australian national football team has a long and proud history, having qualified for every FIFA World Cup since 1974. The Socceroos have never made it past the quarter-finals, but will be looking to change that in 2018.

Captain Mile Jedinak will be leading the charge once again, with the experienced midfielder looking to lead his country to glory. He’ll be supported by the likes of Mathew Ryan, Mark Milligan and Trent Sainsbury in defence, while attackers Robbie Kruse and Mathew Leckie will be looking to provide the goals.

See below for a full list of the Australian players who could feature at the 2018 FIFA World Cup:

Strength & Weakness

Australia will be looking to make a mark on the world stage when they take part in the 2022 World Cup. The Socceroos have been drawn in a tough group which includes France, Denmark and Peru. But who are the key players that will be leading Australia’s charge?

Here we take a look at some of the Socceroos’ key men and their strengths and weaknesses.

Tim Cahill – striker

One of the most recognisable names in Australian football, Tim Cahill is a true legend of the game. The 38-year-old is still going strong and will be leading Australia’s attack at the World Cup. Cahill is a powerful striker who is excellent in the air. He also has a knack for scoring important goals, as evidenced by his record of 50 goals in 108 appearances for his country. However, Cahill lacks pace and may struggle to keep up with some of the younger defenders he comes up against in Russia.

Mathew Ryan – goalkeeper

The first name on Australia’s team sheet, Mathew Ryan is a safe pair of hands between the posts. The 26-year-old has been impressive for Brighton & Hove Albion in his first season in the English Premier League and he will be looking to carry that form into the World Cup. Ryan is a good shot-stopper and commands his area well. However, he can be prone to conceding from long range and may need to

Conclusion

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, all eyes are on Australia as they attempt to make it to the final for the first time ever. The Socceroos have a strong team with some key players that could help them go all the way. However, they will need to overcome their weaknesses if they want to make history in Qatar. Either way, it promises to be an exciting tournament and we can’t wait to see how Australia fares against the best teams in the world.