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FIFA approved Cristian Volpato's allegiance switch from Italy to Australia; the 22-year-old Sassuolo midfielder enters the Socceroos' 26-man World Cup squad. The move covers McGree's hamstring injury gap and adds a creative attacker ahead of Australia's Group D opener on June 14 vs. Turkey.