After 32 years since 1974, Australia once again has made their way to FIFA World Cup Finals. In the Continental Titles, the team is a three time winners (1980, 1996 and 2000) of Oceania Champions.
Australia will be playing in Group F along with Brazil, Croatia and Japan. The star players to take a look are midfielders Nick Ward, Tim Cahill, defender Tony Vidmar and the Captain Mark Viduka. The team is quite hopeful and are banking on the able guidance of coach Hiddink.
The first international appearance of the team was in 1922 against New Zealand and lost by 3-1. The largest in was against American Samoa, 31-0. Worst defeat of the Aussie was against South Africa, 0-1 in 1955.
List of Australia Team Players Participating In FIFA World Cup 2010
Adam FEDERICI
Brad JONES
Mark SCHWARZER
Michael BEAUCHAMP
Marco BRESCIANO
Tim CAHILL
Nick CARLE
David CARNEY
Scott CHIPPERFIELD
Jason CULINA
Brett EMERTON
Richard GARCIA
Vince GRELLA
James HOLLAND
Brett HOLMAN
Mile JEDINAK
Joshua KENNEDY
Harry KEWELL
Shane LOWRY
Scott McDONALD
Mark MILLIGAN
Craig MOORE
Lucas NEILL
Jade NORTH
Thomas OAR
Nikita RUKAVYTSYA
Carl VALERI
Dario VIDOSIC
Luke WILKSHIRE
Rhys WILLIAMS
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