Cristian Volpato to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time for World Cup
Cristian Volpato is changing his national allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 22-year-old attacker will join the Socceroos training camp in Los Angeles before a friendly match against Mexico. This decision comes four years after he declined the opportunity to represent Italy at the World Cup in Qatar.
- ▪Cristian Volpato will switch allegiance from Italy to Australia.
- ▪He is set to join the Socceroos training squad in Los Angeles before a friendly against Mexico.
- ▪Volpato previously represented Italy at the Under-19 and Under-20 levels.
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Cristian Volpato is set to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time to join up with the Socceroos training camp before the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Marco Canoniero/LightRocket/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenCristian Volpato is set to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time to join up with the Socceroos training camp before the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Marco Canoniero/LightRocket/Getty ImagesAustraliaCristian Volpato to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time for World Cup22-year-old to join up with Socceroos training squad in Los AngelesAttacker turned down offer four years ago to play for country of birthMartin PeganFri 29 May 2026 04.02 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 04.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Socceroos have been handed a…
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