Young Socceroos seek revival of Australia's World Cup hopes
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Young Socceroos, including Nestory Irankunda, are making strides on the world stage as they aim to rekindle Australia's World Cup aspirations. Irankunda, reminiscent of Tim Cahill, celebrated a goal by running to the corner flag, connecting past heroes with the current squad. Although they haven't achieved golden generation status yet, this youthful team shows promise. Their efforts are bringing a hopeful sense of deja vu to Australian football, which could lead to a successful campaign this summer.
- •Nestory Irankunda leads the Young Socceroos in World Cup qualifiers.
- •Team aims to revive Australia's historical World Cup journey.
- •Irankunda's celebration references Tim Cahill, linking past to present.
- •Young players are gaining valuable experience on the international stage.
- •Australia's World Cup aspirations are reignited with this new squad dynamic.
- 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Young Socceroos offer something new and tantalising: the hope of an adventure like in 2006
"Irankunda and co have not yet earned golden generation status but they can revive Australia’s World Cup aspirations There always was a familiar feeling to this youthful squad of Socceroos. That sense of deja vu. That you had seen something like this before. But it took Nestory Irankunda running to the corner flag to remember what it was. By reviving Tim Cahill’s famous goal celebration, the new face of Australian football instantly connected this fearless crop of young footballers finding their way on the world stage to the greats wearing yellow that have gone before. Continue reading...
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