CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic has made eight changes to his squad for the October FIFA International Window, as he continues to cast the net far and wide.
The CommBank Socceroos face 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts Canada (Montreal, October 11 AEDT) and the United States (Colorado, October 15 AEDT).
Keeper Mat Ryan is recalled, having joined Spanish top-flight club Levante UD since his last Socceroos appearance.
Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata), Daniel Arzani (Ferencvaros) and Mitch Duke (Machida Zelvia) return for the first time since contributing to the Socceroos’ direct World Cup qualification last June.
Nicholas D’Agostino (Viking FK) and Cameron Devlin (Hearts) are named for the first time since Popovic took charge in 2024, while Fran Karacic (Hajduk Split) is recalled after being ruled out of the September international window due to injury.
Alex Robertson (Cardiff City) is called up for the first time since October 2023.
Popovic, unbeaten in 10 Socceroos matches, said he was excited to get an early taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by facing two of the host nations on their home soil.
“The September window was a good step forward for us. We want to keep building continuity and momentum towards the World Cup, a process that began last October,” Popovic said.
“It’s a privilege to face two World Cup hosts in Canada and the USA, both quality opposition. This will give us a taste of what to expect at next year’s tournament - one of the advantages of qualifying directly.
“Our focus remains on preparing diligently for the World Cup. Every window and each match provides an opportunity to challenge ourselves as we strive to make an impact on the world stage.”
The FIFA World Cup draw takes place on December 5 in Washington DC.
COMMBANK SOCCEROOS’ SQUAD l OCTOBER FIFA MEN’S INTERNATIONAL WINDOW
| Name | Current Club, Country | ‘A’ Caps (Goals) | Junior Club (Member Federation/Country) |
| Daniel ARZANI | Ferencvaros, Hungary | 10 (1) | Coogee United / Football NSW |
| Max BALARD | NAC Breda, Netherlands | 2 (1) | Maccabi Hakoah FC / Football NSW |
| Jordan BOS | Feyenoord, Netherlands | 21 (1) | Hoppers Crossing SC / Football VIC |
| Martin BOYLE | Hibernian FC, Scotland | 36 (10) | Lewis United FC / Montrose FC (Scotland) |
| Cameron BURGESS | Swansea, Wales | 19 | ECU Joondalup / Football West |
| Alessandro CIRCATI | Parma, Italy | 7 | Perth SC / Football West |
| Milos DEGENEK | FK TSC, Serbia | 51 (1) | Blacktown City FC / Football NSW |
| Cameron DEVLIN | Hearts, Scotland | 4 | Sutherland Sharks / Football NSW |
| Mitch DUKE | Machida Zelvia, Japan | 48 (13) | Parramatta Eagles / Football NSW |
| Nicholas D’AGOSTINO | Viking, Norway | 3 | Runaway Bay / Football QLD |
| Joe GAUCI (Gk) | Port Vale, England | 8 | Cumberland United FC / Football SA |
| Jason GERIA | Albirex Niigata, Japan | 10 | Weston Molonglo Football Club / Capital Football |
| Ajdin HRUSTIC | Heracles Almelo, Netherlands | 33 (3) | Heatherton United SC / Football VIC |
| Nestory IRANKUNDA | Watford, England | 7 (2) | Adelaide Croatia Raiders / Football SA |
| Paul IZZO (Gk) | Randers FC, Denmark | 2 | Campbelltown City SC / Football SA |
| Fran KARACIC | Hajduk Split, Croatia | 15 (1) | NK Lokomotiva / Croatia |
| Hayden MATTHEWS | Portsmouth, England | 1 | Sydney FC Academy / Football NSW |
| Connor METCALFE | St Pauli, Germany | 27 (1) | South Cardiff FC / Northern NSW Football |
| Lewis MILLER | Blackburn Rovers, England | 15 (1) | Pittwater RSL FC / Football NSW |
| Aiden O’NEILL | New York City FC, USA | 23 | University of Queensland Football Club / Football QLD |
| Alex ROBERTSON | Cardiff City, Wales | 2 | Hakoah FC / Football NSW |
| Kye ROWLES | DC United, USA | 26 (1) | Palm Beach SC / Football QLD |
| Mat RYAN (Gk) | Levante UD, Spain | 100 | Blacktown City / Football NSW |
| Mohamed TOURE | Randers FC, Denmark | 4 (2) | Croydon Kings / Football SA |
| Patrick YAZBEK | Nashville SC, United States | 4 | Austral Soccer Club / Football NSW |
MATCH DETAILS
Canada v CommBank Socceroos
Friday, 10 October
Stade Saputo, Montreal
Kick-off: 7.30pm local / 10.30am AEDT (Saturday, 11 October)
Broadcast: Paramount+
United States v CommBank Socceroos
Tuesday, 14 October
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Colorado
Kick-off: 7.00pm local / 12.00pm AEDT (Wednesday, 15 October)
Broadcast: Paramount+
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