Socceroos select two uncapped strikers for World Cup squad
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Socceroos have finalized their 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, including uncapped players Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi. Coach Tony Popovic aims to inject fresh attacking options into the team. Volpato, a former Italy youth international, recently switched allegiances, while Yengi has had a strong season with Machida Zelvia in Japan. Joe Gauci, Kye Rowles, Brandon Borrello, and Martin Boyle did not make the final cut.
- •Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi included in World Cup squad.
- •Volpato’s change of allegiance was finalized last week.
- •Yengi had a successful season with Machida Zelvia.
- •Joe Gauci, Kye Rowles, Brandon Borrello, and Martin Boyle excluded from squad.
- •Australia aims to enhance their attacking capabilities.
- 9:39 PMThe Guardian Sport — Socceroos’ World Cup squad revealed as Tony Popovic rolls dice with two uncapped strikers
"Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi included in final 26-man squad Joe Gauci, Kye Rowles, Brandon Borrello and Martin Boyle miss out The Socceroos have named two uncapped attackers in their World Cup squad for this month’s World Cup, as coach Tony Popovic rolls the dice in a bid to find an attacking spark. Winger Cristian Volpato, the former Italy youth international, has been rushed into the squad after the paperwork allowing his change of allegiance was only completed in the past week. Towering striker Tete Yengi has also won a place after a strong year with Japanese club Machida Zelvia. Continue reading...
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