Nestory Irankunda becomes Australia’s youngest World Cup goalscorer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
In Australia's opening World Cup match against Turkey on June 14, Nestory Irankunda scored in the 27th minute, leading his team to a 2-0 victory. The 20-year-old's goal made him Australia’s youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer. Irankunda’s record-breaking achievement adds to his accolades in the A-League, where he is the youngest player to reach 50 appearances and the youngest to score a hat trick. He currently plays for Watford FC, and his performance in the tournament has drawn attention to his potential.
- •Irankunda scores in 27th minute for Australia's 2-0 win
- •He is now Australia's youngest World Cup goalscorer
- •Previously set records in Australia's A-League
- •Currently plays for Watford FC
- •Match took place on June 14, 2026
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — 😮 Records galore: this World Cup youngster is one to watch
"He paved the way for Australia’s opening World Cup win.The clock showed the 27th minute when, during a swift counterattack, Nestory Irankunda brilliantly knocked the ball past his Turkish opponent b...
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