Graham Arnold, the head coach of the Australian national football team, has resigned from his position, citing the decision as “best for the nation.” This follows a disappointing start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, which included a shock loss to Bahrain and a draw against Indonesia.
Arnold’s resignation comes after heavy criticism from fans and pundits, who have questioned his tactics and team selection. However, the coach has defended his record, pointing to the team’s success in recent years, including qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
The search for a new coach is now underway, with Football Australia expected to announce a replacement in the coming weeks.
Arnold’s resignation comes after heavy criticism from fans and pundits, who have questioned his tactics and team selection. However, the coach has defended his record, pointing to the team’s success in recent years, including qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
The search for a new coach is now underway, with Football Australia expected to announce a replacement in the coming weeks.