Mathew Leckie
RW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Feb 4, 1991 (35)
Right
5'11"
172 lb
Done for World Cup
Leckie (hamstring) is done for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, according to the Australian federation.
Analysis: Leckie is heading out of the Australia team camp as heads back to Melbourne, with the players' World Cup over due to his hamstring injury. This will leave the team with one less option on the right of the midfield, leaving Conor Metcalfe to likely start there moving forward. Leckie ends his World Cup playing in one game, notching one shot and a cross in 61 minutes of play.
Ruled out against Paraguay
Leckie (hamstring) has been ruled out of Thursday's group stage finale against Paraguay, with assistant coach Paul Okon confirming his availability for the remainder of the tournament will be assessed after the match, per ESPN AusNZ. "Mat Leckie will be out. What happens after Paraguay will determine the continuation of his rehabilitation. For the moment he is not available. It is very unfortunate. He is an experienced player. We could have continued to use him, notably for this match. But what happens with Mat will depend on our journey in this tournament."
Analysis: Leckie sustained the hamstring injury during the match against the United States, with the initial belief that he had been withdrawn due to cramps proving incorrect following further assessment. His absence is a notable blow for Australia given his experience and attacking contribution, with Cristian Volpato and Conor Metcalfe among the options to fill in on the flank against Paraguay. Whether Leckie can contribute further in the tournament will depend entirely on how Australia progress and the pace of his recovery over the coming days.
Hamstring concern emerges
Leckie was substituted in the 61st minute of Friday's 2-0 defeat against the United States and underwent further assessment in Oakland after what is thought to be a hamstring injury, according to ESPN.
Analysis: Leckie registered one shot and one cross before exiting the match, and while he was initially believed to have been withdrawn due to cramps, the suspected hamstring issue now casts doubt over his availability for Australia's group stage finale against Paraguay on Thursday. The Socceroos struggled offensively against the USA, and if Leckie has to miss that clash, it will be a blow for Australia, with Cristian Volpato and Conor Metcalfe as the main options to take his spot.
Leaves with cramps
Leckie was subbed off in the 61st minute of Friday's 2-0 defeat versus USA. He registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) before exiting the match.
Analysis: Leckie was subbed off due to cramps, but he shouldn't have issues playing in the group-stage finale against Paraguay on Thursday, June 25. Considering the Socceroos didn't do much offensively in this game, and with Conor Metcalfe and Cristian Volpato as options off the bench, don't be surprised if Leckie is back on the bench for the group-stage finale.
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