Socceroos star Awer Mabil has slammed the monoculture debate sparked by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Mabil said it's 'bulls***' to suggest Australia is not a successful multicultural society.

What happened?

The debate began when Senator Hanson claimed the Socceroos represented her 'vision' of a monocultural Australia. She said the team, with players from different backgrounds, was an example of a multiracial society that could succeed under one flag.

Why it matters for Australia

Mabil, who moved to Adelaide at the age of 10 after spending his early years in a refugee camp in Kenya, said the team was not distracted by the debate. He said the Socceroos were focused on representing Australia on the world stage.

What comes next?

The Socceroos have returned home from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Egypt in the round of 32. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games. They are currently without players M. Leckie and J. Italiano due to injury. Their last result was a 3-0 loss to Colombia on 2025-11-19. | Date | Result | | 2025-11-19 | Colombia 3-0 Australia | | 2026-07-06 | Socceroos return home from FIFA World Cup |

Mabil's comments come as the team looks to regroup and focus on their next challenge.