Graham Arnold has resigned as the coach of Australia's national soccer team, the Socceroos, following a poor start to Asia's third phase of World Cup qualifying. The resignation comes despite a recent endorsement from Football Australia boss James Johnson.

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.

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

Australia head coach Graham Arnold resigns and says it is the "best for the nation" after a poor start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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.

Football Australia CEO James Johnson has revealed what he thinks was the reason Graham Arnold resigned as head coach of the Socceroos.