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Patrick Beach honored as St Kilda Beach temporarily renamed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:31 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Patrick Beach honored as St Kilda Beach temporarily renamed

Summary

St Kilda Beach in Melbourne has been temporarily renamed Patrick Beach in honor of Australia's World Cup goalkeeper. Beach, who has emerged as a key player for the Socceroos, started in the first match against Turkey and kept two clean sheets. The beach renaming is part of a local initiative to celebrate the team during the World Cup. Beach expressed appreciation for the gesture and the support from home, as he prepares for a match against Egypt in the last-32. Mayor Alex Makin emphasized the significance of the renaming as a way to rally support for the Socceroos.

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Latest Updates

•St Kilda Beach renamed Patrick Beach for World Cup duration
•Beach started in Australia’s first match against Turkey
•Celebration reflects local support for the Socceroos
•Beach has two clean sheets so far in the tournament
•Next game for Australia is against Egypt in Dallas

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1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Australia World Cup goalkeeper Patrick Beach has beach named after him

What they're saying

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Australian goalkeeping hero Patrick Beach said he was feeling "the love" after a well-known strip of sand in Melbourne was temporarily renamed in his honour."It's great to see the country is getting around us, we definitely feel the love and support here from back home."
— Yahoo Sports

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