Football Australia is poised to trim its workforce as it confronts an unprecedented financial shortfall.
The proposed reduction could eliminate as many as 40 positions across the organization, though the governing bodies for the men's and women's national teams will remain untouched.
The move follows a series of recent achievements, including the co‑hosting of the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the recent staging of the Women’s Asian Cup on home soil.
The Socceroos have secured qualification for a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup, while the Matildas’ run to the 2023 semi‑finals captured the nation’s imagination and elevated the women’s game to one of Australia’s most marketable sporting brands.
Financial details will be disclosed at the annual general meeting scheduled for May 28, where the federation expects the loss to surpass the A$8.5 million deficit recorded last year.
In addition, the men’s squad is slated to receive a guaranteed minimum of $12.5 million in FIFA prize money for its World Cup participation.
Martin Kugeler, a senior figure within the federation, was referenced in the announcement outlining the restructuring plan.
The broader reset aims to realign resources and ensure long‑term sustainability while preserving the competitive ambitions of both the Socceroos and the Matildas.