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.

Graham Arnold has resigned as head coach of the Australian men’s soccer team after six years in charge and following two recent poor performances by the Socceroos in 2026 World Cup qualifying

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

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.

Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson addressed Graham Arnold’s decision to resign as Socceroos head coach in a press conference on Friday afternoon.