Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia coach in a decision he said was for the "best for the nation" following the Socceroos' poor start to Asia's third phase of World Cup qualifying. Arnold's resignation follows heavy criticism from fans and pundits 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 the coach of the Australian national soccer team following a poor start in World Cup qualifying. Despite a strong endorsement from Football Australia, Arnold decided it was best for the nation and the team.

Graham Arnold is set to step down as Socceroos manager before Australia's next World Cup qualifier in October.

Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia coach after a poor start to Asia's third phase of World Cup qualifying, governing body Football Australia (FA) confirmed on Friday.

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.He had coached Australia since August 2018,

Graham Arnold has stepped down from his role as Socceroos coach in a surprise move. The Sydney Morning Herald broke the news on Friday morning, with the announcement coming after an awful start to the third round of AFC World Cup qualifying,

Decision follows heavy criticism from fans and pundits after a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on home soil and a 0-0 draw away against Indonesia.