Arnold works with federal legislators to secure soccer funding.

Graham Arnold, the coach of the Socceroos, has put federal politicians through their paces as he campaigns for increased federal funding for the sport.

Arnold began his day in Canberra, where he was meeting with government ministers, with a cross-party coaching session outside Parliament House.

The drills were attended by Agriculture Minister Murray Watt, Nationals senator Matt Canavan, and Labor senator Nita Green, among others.

Arnold, who has been reappointed as Socceroos coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup campaign, has advocated for increased government funding to assist Australia in keeping up with growing football investment in other countries.

He also wants a "home of football," similar to the Australian Institute of Sport, where elite training facilities can be housed.

The Socceroos and Olyroos high-performance programs do not receive federal funding, according to Football Australia, and Arnold has expressed a strong desire to "help create a legacy for Australian football" if reappointed.