Cristian Volpato switches from Italy to Australia ahead of World Cup
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Cristian Volpato, a former Italy under-21 international, has announced his switch of allegiance to Australia. This decision comes just days before the Socceroos finalize their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Volpato's move marks a significant transition in his international career, as he prepares to compete with the Australian national team on a larger stage. The announcement has generated interest in the upcoming World Cup selections, with Volpato's talents now set to bolster the Australian squad.
- •Cristian Volpato formerly represented Italy's U21 team.
- •He will now compete for Australia in the World Cup.
- •The switch comes just prior to squad announcements.
- •Volpato's decision reflects changing national loyalties.
- •His skills may enhance Australia's chances in the tournament.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Uncapped Yengi and Volpato in Australia World Cup squad
- 10:06 PMBBC Sport — Uncapped Yengi and Volpato in Australia World Cup squad
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Australia include Italy youth international Volpato in World Cup squad
- 3:59 PMBBC Football — Volpato makes Italy to Australia switch before World Cup
"Socceroos coach Tony Popovic named Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato in his 26-strong squad for the World Cup on Monday after he switched allegiance to Australia last week.Australia, who are at their sixth successive World Cup, are in Group D alongside Turkey, co-hosts the United States and Paraguay.
"Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
"Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato are the uncapped players named in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:06 PMUncapped Yengi and Volpato in Australia World Cup squad
Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato are the uncapped players named in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup.
- BBC SportMay 31, 2026, 10:06 PMUncapped Yengi and Volpato in Australia World Cup squad
Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato are the uncapped players named in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 9:41 PMAustralia include Italy youth international Volpato in World Cup squad
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic named Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato in his 26-strong squad for the World Cup on Monday after he switched allegiance to Australia last week.Australia, who are at their sixth successive World Cup, are in Group D alongside Turkey, co-hosts the United States and Paraguay.
- BBC FootballMay 29, 2026, 3:59 PMVolpato makes Italy to Australia switch before World Cup
Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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