08/06/2026
⚽ Fact #2: The longest road to the World Cup.
The Socceroos hold the record for the most gruelling qualification campaign in World Cup history.
To make it to Russia 2018, Australia played 22 matches over two and a half years — travelling roughly 250,000 kilometres across Asia, the Middle East and Central America to secure their spot. For context: that's more than six times around the Earth. Just to get to the tournament.
If anyone knows what endurance looks like, it's the Socceroos. 🇦🇺
🐟 Stay tuned — more World Cup moments coming your way before match day.