Yahoo Sports reports: Cristian Volpato has been vaulted into Australia's World Cup squad just days after confirming a switch of national eligibility from Italy, and four years after he declined an invitation to join the Socceroos ahead of the 2022 tournament. Coach Tony Popovic included the 22-year-old Volpato in the 26-man squad announced Monday, Australian time.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 1, 2026 1:42 AM
Cristian Volpato selected in Australia's World Cup squad just days after switch of allegiance
Cristian Volpato has been vaulted into Australia's World Cup squad just days after confirming a switch of national eligibility from Italy, and four years after he declined an invitation to join the Socceroos ahead of the 2022 tournament. Coach Tony Popovic included the 22-year-old Volpato in the 26-man squad announced Monday, Australian time.
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