Squad, line-ups and fixture schedule for the Australia team in USA · Canada · Mexico

Cristian Volpato has been vaulted into Australia's World Cup squad just days after confirming a switch of national eligibility from Italy, and four years after he declined an invitation to join the Socceroos ahead of the 2022 tournament.

Welcome to the final call, the last audition that those wishing to impress Tony Popovic will get before the Socceroos coach names his final 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup. It's ESPN's live coverage of Australia against Mexico at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena,

The Mexico national team takes on Australia on Saturday night in the final game before Javier Aguirre announces El Tri’s 2026 World Cup roster. Over 30 players have featured in the World Cup camp which started on May 6.

The World Cup might have snuck up on many Australians, but the reality of the men’s football showpiece will leap out on Sunday, take hold of the nation and not let go for a month. The Socceroos play co-hosts Mexico in Los Angeles’ historic Rose Bowl in one of the marquee warm-up matches ahead of a tournament shared across North America that is now bursting with 48 teams.

Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)Mexico vs Australia: Sat, May 30, 10pm ET / 3am BST (Sun) / 12pm AEDT (Sun)Watch Mexico vs Australia live streams in what is a key encounter for both nations as neither manager has yet to pick their final 26-man squads for the 2026 World Cup.

Is this the most open group at the 2026 World Cup? It’s certainly right up there. Co-hosts United States are the top seeds and the favourites to progress as Group D winners, but the other contenders will also fancy their chances.