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Breaking: Two new faces named as Socceroos reveal World Cup squad
Key takeaways
- Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
- Cristian Volpato, who switched allegiances from Italy to Australia just days ago, and Japan-born Tete Yengi are in line for national debuts.
- They join 15 other players in the group who could play their first World Cup games, while veterans Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie are set for a record-equalling fourth tournament.
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Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic. (AAP/Football Australia)
Link copied Share Share article The Socceroos' squad for this year's World Cup has been revealed, with two uncapped players named in the 26-man group.
Cristian Volpato, who switched allegiances from Italy to Australia just days ago, and Japan-born Tete Yengi are in line for national debuts.
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