Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup
Nestory Irankunda is set for a breakout moment at the FIFA World Cup as the face of a changing Socceroos team featuring six players of African descent.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/nestory-irankunda-face-of-socceroos-world-cup/106772822
Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games
By Tom Wildie
The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland?
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Live: Yengi equaliser allows Socceroos to claim draw against Switzerland
By Chris De Silva and Tom Wildie
The Socceroos respond after a poor first half to claim a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their final match before the FIFA World Cup. Follow live.
Volpato admits he was 'a bit too scared' to make switch from Italy
New Socceroo Cristian Volpato opens up on his decision to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Socceroos star labels US punditry 'rubbish' ahead of FIFA World Cup
By Tom Wildie
Connor Metcalfe takes aim at comments coming from US experts ahead of the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign.
Socceroo Aiden O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut
Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/aiden-oneill-over-injury-scare-ahead-of-world-cup/106762498
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest World Cup starter yet, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/lucas-herrington-eases-into-socceroos-camp/106759214
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