Australia head coach Tony Popovic has announced 26-man Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 list, which is included midfielder Cristian Volpato
The Sydney-born Sassuolo playmaker is one of two uncapped players selected, alongside Japan-based striker Tete Yengie. Volpato’s inclusion made a significant boost for Australia team as they prepare for football’s biggest move.
The Veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan will lead the team squad following an impressive season with Levante in La Liga. The experienced shot-stopper is set to appear at his fourth World Cup achievement of Melbourne City forward Mathew Leckie.
Total of Seventeen members squad are preparing for their first-ever World Cup appearance, highlighting a blend of youth and experience in Australia’s campaign.
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Australia Hear Coach Tony Popovic said,
“Some difficult decisions should be made boldly, that is the nature of major tournaments.”
“But credit to all the players who involved over the past few weeks worked extremely hard during an extended and challenging pre-camp.”
Cristian Volpato’s switch to Australia on Friday is a welcome boost after injured midfielder Riley McGree was ruled out of the tournament. This is the Australia’s sixth successive World Cup and they are in Group D alongside Turkey, co-host the United States and Paraguay.
Australia Team squad for 2026 World Cup:
| POSITION | PLAYER |
| Goalkeepers | Patrick Beach (Melbourne City) |
| Goalkeepers | Paul Izzo (Randers FC) |
| Goalkeepers | Mathew Ryan (Levante) |
| Defenders | Aziz Behich (Melbourne City) |
| Defenders | Jordan Bos (Feyenoord) |
| Defenders | Cameron Burgess (Swansea City) |
| Defenders | Alessandro Circati (Parma) |
| Defenders | Milos Degenek (Apoel Nicosia) |
| Defenders | Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata) |
| Defenders | Lucas Herrington (Colorado Rapids) |
| Defenders | Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK) |
| Defenders | Harry Souttar (Leicester) |
| Defenders | Kai Trewin (New York City) |
| Midfielders | Cameron Devlin (Hearts) |
| Midfielders | Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo) |
| Midfielders | Jackson Irvine (St Pauli) |
| Midfielders | Connor Metcalfe (St Pauli) |
| Midfielders | Aiden O’Neill (New York City) |
| Midfielders | Paul Okon-Engstler (Sydney FC) |
| Forwards | Nestory Irankunda (Watford) |
| Forwards | Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory) |
| Forwards | Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City) |
| Forwards | Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo) |
| Forwards | Mohamed Toure (Norwich) |
| Forwards | Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia) |
| Forwards | Awer Mabil (Castellon) |
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