Australia’s first knockout match at the 2022 World Cup was against Argentina in the Round of 16.

Quick scoop

  • Match: Argentina vs Australia.
  • Stage: Round of 16, the first knockout round.
  • Result: Argentina won 2-1.

In context

Australia reached the knockout stage after finishing second in their group, which set up the Round of 16 meeting with Argentina. That was Australia’s first World Cup knockout appearance since 2006.

Team| Round of 16 opponent| Result
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Australia| Argentina| Lost 2-1 26