Martin Boyle left off Australia’s World Cup squad for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Hibernian forward Martin Boyle has not been included in Australia’s 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup. The 33-year-old, with 41 caps, sought to impress head coach Tony Popovic during the Socceroos' training camp but is one of four players who were cut. Uncapped players Tete Yengi and Cristian Volpato have been added to the squad. Yengi has recently made an impact in Japan, while Volpato’s nationality switch has been ratified by FIFA. The Socceroos are preparing for their campaign in the United States.
- •Boyle had hoped to be selected after training with the Socceroos.
- •Yengi scored six goals in Japan, catching the coach's attention.
- •Volpato's switch to represent Australia has been confirmed by FIFA.
- •The squad will compete in the World Cup in the United States.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Boyle misses out on Socceroos' World Cup squad
"Hibernian forward Martin Boyle has missed out on Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup. The 33-year-old, who has 41 caps, had hoped to impress head coach Tony Popovic in the Socceroos' extended training camp. Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato, who are both uncapped, had been late call-ups to the training squad and both will be travelling to the United States.
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