Official website, in 2005 Australia became the 46th member nation of the AFC, joining the AFC provided Australia with a more realistic opportunity to gain entry to the World Cup. AFC membership provides Australia with a more realistic opportunity to gain admission to the World Cup.

Australia has not appeared in a World Cup since the 1974 World Cup in Germany. Australia has not appeared in the World Cup since the 1974 World Cup in Germany, because Oceania only has 0.5 places, Australia won the continental championship, but must also play a play-off with South America or Asia to determine who will qualify.