Cristian Volpato plays for Australia in the 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Cristian Volpato is with the Socceroos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having switched allegiance from Italy. Italy did not qualify for the tournament, prompting the young player to make the change just two weeks prior to the matches. Raised in Sydney, Volpato began representing Italy in youth competitions in 2022 but ultimately felt compelled to join Australia, citing a desire to play on a larger stage. His participation starts with Australia's opening match against Turkiye.
- •Volpato transitioned from Italy to Australia shortly before the World Cup.
- •Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament.
- •Raised in Sydney, Volpato had been with Italy’s youth teams since 2022.
- •He is now set to play against Turkiye in Australia's opener.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Why Cristian Volpato is playing for Australia, not Italy
"Volpato is at the World Cup with the Socceroos.
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