Nestor Irankunda
Australian association football player (born 2006)
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- Sep 30
Brazil releases injured Raphinha ahead of India friendly after win in Australia
The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Wednesday that Barcelona forward Raphinha will miss Saturday's friendly against India in Kolkata due to a muscle edema in his right thigh sustained in Brisbane.
- Jun 14
Australia shocks Turkey 2-0 in World Cup opener, Irankunda becomes youngest goalscorer
The Socceroos held firm and struck on counter-attacks to defeat Turkey 2-0 in their Group 4 World Cup opener, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda grabbing the first and Connor Metcalf adding the second.
- Jun 14
Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 in World Cup Group D opener as underdogs defy the odds
Australia produced the first major surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver despite being dominated in possession and shot count.
- Jun 1
Australia names youthful 26-man World Cup squad as Cristian Volpato switches allegiance from Italy
Coach Tony Popovic has named a daring 26-man Australia squad for the 2026 World Cup, headlined by former Italy youth international Cristian Volpato's last-minute switch and featuring 17 tournament debutants.
