Nestory Irankunda scores for Australia in World Cup opener against Turkiye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Nestory Irankunda, 20, scored for Australia in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Turkiye. This was his sixth goal in 16 appearances for the national team. Irankunda, who was born in Tanzania but moved to Australia as a refugee from Burundi, has consistently represented Australia since his youth. Playing for Watford in England, he aims to build on this success as the tournament progresses.
- •Irankunda scored in Australia’s World Cup opening match.
- •He has six goals in 16 matches for the Socceroos.
- •Irankunda moved to Australia as a baby from Tanzania.
- •He plays for Watford in the English league.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — How 20-year old Nestory Irankunda was born in Tanzania but plays for Australia at World Cup
"Irankunda didn't take long to make his mark.
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