Socceroo Awer Mabil says multiculturalism makes Australia 'the best country in the world' – video
By Guardian Staff

Socceroos forward Awer Mabil says a viral team video resonates because it is 'raw' and 'unedited', reflecting players' pride in representing multicultural Australia. Speaking in Oakland ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with the United States, Mabil briefly loses his train of thought when veteran SBS commentator David Basheer asks a question, telling him 'I grew up watching you' and recalling watching SBS's football highlights as a child. He says he hopes the Socceroos' presence on the world stage will show displaced people everywhere that 'everything is possible'

https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/jun/17/socceroo-awer-mabil-says-multiculturalism-makes-australia-the-best-country-in-the-world-video-ntwnfb

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As One Nations surges in the polls, I’m so heartened by Australia’s love for Nestory Irankunda | Bertin Huynh
By Bertin Huynh

We must remember he’s only 20 years old. It’s unfair to place the fate of multiculturalism on his shoulders

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/16/as-one-nations-surges-in-the-polls-im-so-heartened-by-australias-love-for-nestory-irankunda

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