The passage of time tends to smooth the rough edges of most legacies. Graham Arnold's time in charge of the Socceroos is just one reason he'll be remembered as one of Australian football's most influential figures,

Graham Arnold has stepped down as head coach of the Australian men’s national team after six years in charge. Football Australia confirmed the news on Friday, stating Arnold, 61, informed the organisation earlier this week of his decision.

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.

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson has backed Socceroos boss Graham Arnold to rebound from a winless start to the third phase of Asian qualification, saying the organisation would "put our faith" in the coach to engineer a turnaround.

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 (FA) boss James Johnson has thrown his support behind embattled Socceroos coach Graham Arnold and said there is no panic in the governing body over the team's poor form in World Cup qualifying.