Socceroos to feature players with refugee backgrounds at 2026 World Cup

Former refugees, now at the World Cup: The close mates leading the Socceroos' attack

Irankunda (20) and Touré (22), African refugee-born players in English Championship, will lead Australia's attack at 2026 World Cup; Touré scored 9 goals in 11 matches for Norwich. Among six Socceroos of African descent, they represent Australia's cultural diversity—30% of the population born overseas.