FIFA World Cup 2026: No one can play like Messi, I try to base my game around him, says Australia's Irankunda

Jun 19, 2026

Nestory Irankunda credited Football icon Lionel Messi as a major influence, using the Argentine star's agility and strength as key inspirations for his own...

Australia's refugee-born footballers set to make their mark at FIFA World Cup 2026

Jun 12, 2026

Forwards Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda, alongside experienced winger Awer Mabil, represent a generation of footballers whose families fled conflict in Africa before building...

FIFA World Cup: Popovic says Australia "delighted" with Turkey win, but focus shifts to "next challenge" against US

Jun 14, 2026

Australia opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkey on Saturday (local time), powered by a record-breaking goal from...

FIFA World Cup: Irankunda, Beach shine in Australia's 2-0 win over Turkey

Jun 14, 2026

Making his competitive debut for the Socceroos, Beach delivered a standout performance between the posts, making eight saves to help Australia secure all three...