Volpato switches to Australia before World Cup
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- Cristian Volpato switches international allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Football Australia submits paperwork to FIFA for Volpato's switch after receiving release from Italian counterparts
- Tony Popovic includes Volpato in Australia’s preliminary training camp ahead of final 26-man squad announcement on 1 June
Why it matters: Australia gains a technically trained Serie A midfielder just before the World Cup, while Italy loses another dual-national talent amid a rebuilding phase following three consecutive qualification failures and leadership turnover at the FIGC.
