How long has it been since Australia won a major trophy?

Australia last won a major trophy at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. As of today that is 11 years and 5 months ago.

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Australia's trophy history

Australia's only Asian Cup title came in 2015, won on home soil just three years after switching football confederations from Oceania to Asia in 2006 — a move made specifically to face stronger, more regular competition and improve World Cup qualification prospects. Australia beat South Korea 2-1 after extra time in the final in Sydney, with substitute James Troisi scoring the winner. Before switching confederations, Australia had dominated Oceania football almost without contest, winning that region's championship four times, but the level of competition there was considered too weak to meaningfully develop the national team. Since moving to the AFC, Australia has established itself as one of the confederation's strongest sides, reaching the World Cup round of 16 in both 2006 and 2022.

All major titles

Competition	Titles won
FIFA World Cup	0
AFC Asian Cup	1

Major finals

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
2015	AFC Asian Cup	Won	2-1 (aet) vs South Korea, as hosts

Legendary players

Tim Cahill — Australia's all-time leading scorer and the team's biggest star through their 2006-2015 rise as an Asian football power.
James Troisi — Scored the winning goal as a substitute in the 2015 Asian Cup final against South Korea.
Mile Jedinak — Captained the 2015 Asian Cup-winning squad.

Interesting facts

Australia switched football confederations from Oceania to Asia in 2006, specifically to face stronger competition.
Before the switch, Australia won the OFC Nations Cup four times, largely uncontested by weaker regional opposition.
Australia's 2015 Asian Cup win came on home soil, just nine years after joining the AFC.
Australia reached the World Cup round of 16 in both 2006 and 2022, their two best-ever tournament results.

Frequently asked questions

When did Australia win their only major trophy?

The 2015 AFC Asian Cup, held on home soil, beating South Korea 2-1 after extra time.

Why did Australia switch football confederations?

They moved from Oceania to Asia in 2006 to face stronger, more regular competition and improve their World Cup qualification chances.

Did Australia win any titles before joining the AFC?

Yes, they won the OFC Nations Cup four times while in Oceania, though competition there was considered relatively weak.

What is Australia's best-ever World Cup result?

The round of 16, reached in both 2006 and 2022.

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