Milos Degenek named to Australia's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad

APOEL defender Milos Degenek has been selected by head coach Tony Popovic to represent Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the third time Degenek has been called up for a World Cup tournament. Coach Popovic noted that the selection process involved difficult decisions following an extensive pre-tournament training period. Degenek joins a 26-man squad featuring players from various international and domestic clubs, including Mathew Ryan, Jackson Irvine, and Nestory Irankunda. The selection provides a financial benefit to APOEL, which is expected to receive approximately €9,500 for every day Degenek remains in the competition. The official squad announcement was made by the Socceroos on May 31, 2026. The participation of the player is confirmed despite his limited playing time with his club during the current season.