Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia coach in a decision he said was "best for the nation" following a poor start to Asia's third phase of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.Arnold's resignation ended his six-year second stint in the job and followed heavy criticism after a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on home soil and a 0-0 draw away against Asian soccer minnows Indonesia.

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 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 has resigned as Australia coach in a decision he said was "best for the nation" following the Socceroos' poor start to Asia's third phase of 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 has been involved in every World Cup cycle for the Socceroos since 1986, either as a player, assistant coach, interim coac

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