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Cristian Volpato debuts for Australia in draw against Switzerland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:36 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Cristian Volpato debuts for Australia in draw against Switzerland

Summary

Cristian Volpato made his debut for Australia on June 6, 2026, in a pre-World Cup friendly, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in San Diego. The former Italy under-21 international switched allegiance to Australia shortly before the tournament. Volpato, who previously declined a chance to represent Australia at the last World Cup, expressed that it felt like 'time to come home'. He played for Serie A side Sassuolo and was substituted at halftime during the match.

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•Volpato debuted in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.
•He switched allegiance from Italy before the World Cup.
•He played for Sassuolo in Serie A.
•Volpato was substituted at halftime.
•Riley McGree's injury opened a spot for him in the squad.

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3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Volpato says it was 'time to come home' after Australia debut

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Cristian Volpato said he could feel in his heart it was "time to come home" after the former Italy under-21 international made his Australia debut on Saturday following his shock switch on the eve of the World Cup.Volpato made his first appearance for Australia in the pre-World Cup friendly 1-1 draw against Switzerland in San Diego on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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