Nestory Irankunda named in Australia World Cup squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Watford winger Nestory Irankunda has been selected for Australia's World Cup squad for the tournament starting next week in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The 20-year-old has made 13 appearances for the national team, scoring five goals, including two in a recent friendly match against Curacao. Irankunda also participated in a warm-up match against Mexico, which Australia lost 1-0. Australia will compete in Group D, alongside Paraguay, Turkey, and the USA, beginning their campaign against Turkey on June 14.
- •Irankunda has 13 senior caps and five goals for Australia.
- •Australia plays in Group D with Paraguay, Turkey, and co-hosts USA.
- •Australia's first match is against Turkey on June 14.
- •Irankunda scored twice in a friendly win over Curacao.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Watford's Irankunda in Australia World Cup squad
"Watford winger Nestory Irankunda is named in Australia's squad for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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