The head of Football Australia (FA) has said a decision will be made on Socceroos coach Graham Arnold's future early in 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arnold's contract officially expired when the Socceroos were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It means the 59-year-old, who has reportedly previously been offered jobs in Major League Soccer (MLS), is a free agent after four years in charge of the Australian national team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The run in Qatar was the first time the Australian men have won multiple games at a World Cup and Craig Goodwin's strike against Argentina was the Socceroos' first goal in the knockout stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the success, FA chief executive James Johnson said the governing body would not rush to decide on Arnold's future -- with a final call subject to the findings of an in-depth review of the campaign, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We look forward to discussing our plans for the next World Cup cycle with Graham when he returns to Australia following a well-deserved break," he told Australian Associated Press (AAP).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"This thorough review will take place over the coming weeks and be presented to the board of Football Australia for consideration in the New Year."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A former Socceroos captain, Arnold has managed the national team in two separate stretches in addition to successful stints with the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC in the Australian A-League men's competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"This thorough review will take place over the coming weeks and be presented to the board of Football Australia for consideration in the New Year."<\/p>\r\n\r\n