World Cup

Exclusive Interview: Cristian Volpato explains why he chose Australia

1 min read 6 June 2026

Cristian Volpato spoke exclusively to Football Australia after officially being announced in the CommBank Socceroos squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™️.

After switching allegiance from Italy to Australia, Volpato opens up on the decision to represent the country where he grew up, the feeling of wearing green and gold, and why now felt like the right time to “come home”.

The forward also discusses settling into camp, the support from his new teammates, his relationship with Alessandro Circati, working under Tony Popovic, and his ambition to help Australia make an impact on football’s biggest stage.

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Cristian Volpato explains why he chose Australia | Exclusive CommBank Socceroos Interview

FIFA World Cup Canada, Mexico, United States 2026™ - Australia's Group D Matches

Australia v Türkiye

Date: Saturday, 13 June
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
Kick-off: 9:00pm local / 2:00pm AEST (Sunday, 14 June)
Broadcast: SBS and SBS On Demand

USA v Australia

Date: Friday, 19 June
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, USA
Kick-off: 12:00pm local / 5:00am AEST (Saturday, 20 June)
Broadcast: SBS and SBS On Demand

Paraguay v Australia

Date: Thursday, 25 June
Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, USA
Kick-off: 7:00pm local / 12:00pm AEST (Friday, 26 June)
Broadcast: SBS and SBS On Demand