Harry Souttar named in Australia's World Cup squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Leicester City defender Harry Souttar has been included in Australia's squad for the World Cup, set to begin on June 14 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Souttar, who only played two league matches last season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, has previously represented Australia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, starting all four games. The Socceroos are in Group D, alongside Paraguay, Turkey, and co-hosts USA, with their first match against Turkey.
- •Souttar has made 37 appearances for Australia, scoring 11 goals.
- •He sustained an Achilles injury while on loan at Sheffield United in 2024.
- •Australia's first World Cup match is against Turkey on June 14.
- •The team is in Group D with Paraguay, Turkey, and the USA.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Foxes defender Souttar in Australia World Cup squad
"Despite only featuring in two league games last season, Leicester City defender Harry Souttar is named in Australia's World Cup squad.
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