CommBank Pararoos squad named for IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2026

Football Australia has confirmed the 14-player CommBank Pararoos squad that will represent Australia at the IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, USA from 12-24 October.

Head Coach Kai Lammert’s squad features significant World Cup experience, with 11 players returning from the group that represented Australia at the 2024 edition in Salou, Spain.

The squad also includes first-time Pararoo Josh De Silva (Football West), whose journey back to football following an acquired brain injury has culminated in his maiden national team selection.

The squad features players from five Member Federations across Australia, with five representatives from Football NSW, four from Football West, three from Football Victoria, and one each from Football Queensland and Capital Football.

Australia has been drawn into Group B alongside Brazil, Spain and Chile, with all matches to be played at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Atlanta.

The CommBank Pararoos will open their campaign against Brazil on Thursday, 15 October before facing Spain on Friday, 16 October and Chile on Sunday, 18 October.

Quotes attributable to CommBank Pararoos Head Coach, Kai Lammert:  

“We’re really pleased with the squad we’ve selected and believe we have a strong balance of experience and fresh energy heading into the World Cup.

“We know we have a challenging group against Brazil, Spain and Chile, but that is exactly the type of challenge we want.

“We’re excited by the opportunity ahead of us and determined to represent Australia with pride in Atlanta.”

Quotes attributable to Football Australia's Executive Director of Football, Heather Garriock:

“Representing Australia at a World Cup is an enormous achievement and, on behalf of Football Australia, I congratulate every player selected for the CommBank Pararoos.

“This squad reflects the national reach of the program, with players representing five Member Federations and communities across New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and the ACT.

“We are immensely proud of the players, coaches and staff who will represent our country in Atlanta and wish them every success as they take on the world’s best.”