The Socceroos coach has explained the reasons behind the biggest World Cup selection curveball in the team’s history - and players seem ready to welcome the Italy-based star with open arms.

The 22-year-old attacker to join up with Socceroos training squad in Los Angeles four years after turning down offer to represent country of his birth

SYDNEY, May 29 : Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the…

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been called into the Australian training camp days before Tony Popovic finalises his 26-man squad.

Midfielder Cristian Volpato switched soccer allegiance from Italy to Australia for the 2026 World Cup, Football Australia announced Friday.

Several Socceroos remain locked in a battle for places as Popovic nears his World Cup squad call.

The Socceroos coach has explained the reasons behind the biggest World Cup selection curveball in the team’s history - and players seem ready to welcome the Italy-based star with…