Australian association football player (born 2006)
Akol’s siblings gave up football so he could chase his dream. Now he’s worth millions
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World Soccer Talk Sep 25
🇦🇺🔥 AUSTRALIA BEAT BRAZIL!
Thanks to a STUNNING free-kick goal from Nestory Irankunda, Australia secured a 1-0 win over Brazil in their friendly. 🎯⚽
‘That’s just Nestor’: The ridiculous thing about Irankunda’s Brazil wondergoal: Nestory Irankunda says he wants to build a career with the Socceroos that will ...
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/that-s-just-nestor-the-ridiculous-thing-about-irankunda-s-brazil-wondergoal-20260926-p610o7.html
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Australia vs Brazil 1-1: Nestory Irankunda stunner cancelled by Rayan’s late header in Townsville
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Irankunda senses a dominant decade beckons. Brazil will test that theory: The Socceroos will need to fill an injury void when they face Brazil in Brisbane and ...
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/irankunda-senses-a-dominant-decade-beckons-brazil-will-test-that-theory-20260923-p60zp4.html
Sporting Lisbon: Making history with ex-Bayern player | Football: Australian newcomer Nestory Irankunda is making big promises. But coach Rui Borges also has big ...
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Socceroo’s dream comes true in $130m deal: Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda is eyeing silverware after signing a five-year deal with Portuguese giants Sporting ...
news.com.au/sport/football/nestory-irankunda-completes-sporting-cp-move-with-huge-130-million-release-clause/news-story/68d95f7a09974321bceaa6bd55c0d76f
Irankunda says Hanson's monoculture comments upset team during World Cup: Socceroo Nestory Irankunda says his fellow players were upset by One Nation leader ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/socceroo-nestory-irankunda-hanson-monoculture-comments/107053054
Transfer complete! Bayern gives the green light and receives millions: Add us as a favorite source on Google Follow FC Bayern can look forward to unexpected ...
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Juventus and Atlético Madrid find new defensive leaders: Juventus and Atlético Madrid secure new defensive leaders during the 2026 summer transfer window ...
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Watch: Socceroos star announces new club in epic Michael Jackson-themed video: Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon have announced Nestory Irankunda’s signing in a ...
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/watch-socceroos-star-announces-new-club-in-michael-jackson-themed-video-20260815-p60ooi.html
Australia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos
theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/12/australia-football-talent-socceroos-lucas-herrington-nestory-irankunda-transfers-premier-league
Sporting CP agreed a £17m deal for Watford's forward Nestory Irankunda, who has arrived in Portugal for a medical today Show more
Clever clause! Bayern set for hefty transfer profit: Nestory Irankunda is set to join Sporting Lisbon. Thanks to a resale clause, FC Bayern could cash in big ...
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Money windfall for Bayern: Irankunda transfer brings in millions: Add us as a favorite source on Google Follow FC Bayern is not only working on new signings this ...
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Once Cast Aside: FC Bayern Set for Unexpected Windfall Thanks to World Cup Participants
op-online.de/sport/fussball/unerwarteter-geldsegen-fuer-den-fc-bayern-durch-ex-spieler-zr-94414480.html
FC Bayern: Is an unexpected million-euro bonus on the horizon?: FC Bayern Munich, news and rumors: Unexpected windfall? Vanessa Gilles is out injured ...
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UNPRECEDENTED CALL: Popovic pulls a different kind of selection shock: History beckons for the Socceroos as they attempt to win their first ever knockout game at ...
news.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/round-of-32-australia-socceroos-egypt-argentina/live-coverage/1f1a3abc2bfb3d9fe3867a8dc8282d22
Control. Hit. Goal. Cartwheel. Backflip. Get used to watching Nestory Irankunda.
He broke out aged 15 at Adelaide United in Australia - his first goal was a ... Show more
Hull City see £10m bid for Watford and Australia star Nestory Irankunda 'rejected'
yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/hull-city-watford-nestory-irankunda-australia-8776454
Nestory Irankunda was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania after his Burundian parents fled civil war.
His friend Mohamed Toure had a similar start to life ... Show more
’Ridiculous’ moment rocks World Cup: We’re less than 24 hours away from the Socceroos’ clash against Egypt at the World Cup as the round of 16 continues to take ...
news.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/round-of-32-spain-portugal-croatia/live-coverage/0b2ef1d5fdeec6c5d048890554880fe4
Key FactsSpain Secures Convincing 3-0 Win Over Austria
Jul 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thelocal.at
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thelocal.at
- Spain controlled possession and outplayed Austria in Los Angeles, with Oyarzabal scoring twice.
- The European champions consistently pressured Austria’s defense throughout the match.
- Austria responded after halftime by sending on tall strikers and playing long balls but failed to create chances.
- This victory sets up a round-of-16 match against either Portugal or Croatia.
We played a magnificent match. I am happy because, in every aspect, we came close to perfection.— Luis de la Fuente, Spain head coach, after Spain's 3-0 win over Austria in the World Cup group stage, at a post-match press conference
Longreads Jun 30
The Clip Stage | Corley Miller: The goals are all that really count, in the end—maybe they are all we need to watch. Watching the clips ...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Socceroos start with a bang as sizzling strikes down Turkey
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Key FactsSocceroos Triumph in World Cup Opener
Jun 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Nestory Irankunda scored his first World Cup goal after a precise assist from Paul Okon Jr., celebrating in Tim Cahill’s style.
- Connor Metcalfe contributed decisively by scoring perfectly in his debut World Cup game to secure the 2-0 win.
- Goalkeeper Patrick Beach delivered key saves, denying multiple significant Turkish attempts on goal.
- Despite holding 63% possession and 28 shots, Turkey failed to create a truly clear scoring chance and lost the match.
The one thing in football is when people talk, the best way to silence them is on the pitch.— Harry Kewell on SBS's coverage of the Socceroos game
At 20 years old, Nestory Irankunda made history as the youngest Socceroo player to score a goal in the World Cup, and after the match on Sunday ... Show more
Turkey has botched its World Cup comeback after 24 years, suffering a surprising defeat against Australia. 😳 The heavy favorites lost 0-2 in Vancouver and are ... Show more
Hanson's Socceroos own goal should have been a free kick for Taylor: Pauline Hanson has chosen one of Australia's most popular national sporting brands ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-25/multiculturalism-monoculture-pauline-hanson-angus-taylor-nestory/106836992
Nestory Irankunda (L) and Mohamed Touré (R) celebrate the Socceroos’ opening goal during their match against Turkey.
Australia leads with one point but have a ... Show more
OpinionAs One Nation surges in the polls, I’m so heartened by Australia’s love for Nestory Irankunda
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/16/as-one-nations-surges-in-the-polls-im-so-heartened-by-australias-love-for-nestory-irankunda
TSN Jun 14
AUSTRALIA OPEN THE SCORING IN VANCOUVER! 🇦🇺
Nestory Irankunda brings it down and finishes it! #FIFAWorldCup
watfordfc.com Jun 14
World Cup: Irankunda Scores In Australia Win: Nestory Irankunda scored his first FIFA World Cup goal for Australia in the 2-0 Group D win against Turkey on ...
watfordfc.com/news/2026/june/14/world-cup-irankunda-scores-in-australia-win/
FC Bayern apparently secured a buy-back option for Australia's World Cup shooting star
op-online.de/sport/fussball/irankunda-fc-bayern-besitzt-wohl-rueckkaufoption-fuer-nestory-zr-94352182.html
20-year-old Nestory Irankunda was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania to Burundian parents before moving to Perth in Western Australia when Irankunda was three ... Show more
World Soccer Talk Jun 14
AUSTRALIA REALLY DOESN’T LIKE CORNER FLAGS 🇦🇺😅
🔙In 2006, Tim Cahill created an iconic celebration after scoring a brilliant goal against the Netherlands ... Show more
WATCH | Wild scenes as fans erupt in celebration after Australia beat Turkiye 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026
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Australia cause MASSIVE World Cup upset as unfancied Socceroos beat Turkey in Group D opener
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Born in refugee camp, Nestory Irankunda becomes global superstar after becoming Australia’s youngest World Cup scorer | Football News
hindustantimes.com/sports/football/born-in-refugee-camp-nestory-irankunda-becomes-global-superstar-after-becoming-australia-s-youngest-world-cup-scorer-101781429102107.html
False start in World Cup return: Turkey experiences a nasty surprise against Australia
waz.de/sport/article412274122/fehlstart-bei-wm-rueckkehr-tuerkei-erlebt-boese-ueberraschung-gegen-australien.html
Defeat in World Cup Comeback: Favorite Turkey Suffers Surprising 0-2 Loss to Australia
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2026 World Cup: Former Bayern talent shocks Turkey: The ambitious Turks lose their third World Cup opening match after 1954 and 2002 and are already under ...
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World Soccer Talk Jun 14
Nestory Irankunda set the tone and played a decisive role in Australia’s big win over Turkey in its World Cup debut ✨🇦🇺
Australia, you are an utter joke: I never watch football. Even in my years as a sports reporter I never fully gravitated towards the World Game.
news.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/streaming-the-world-cup-in-australia-is-clearly-still-a-waste-of-time/news-story/cde852a0b4b15e4de9996c61369b5e4e
World Cup 2026: Suddenly the commentator talks about "aura" - | during Turkey's game against Australia | Football
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🇦🇺 Australia 1 - 0 Turkiye 🇹🇷
HALF-TIME: Australia lead with a goal from Nestory Irankunda. Can Turkiye equalise in the second half?
🏆 #FIFAWorldCup ⚽ LIVE coverage: ... Show more
Match Centre - Game Details
Match Centre - Game Details
⚽️ 🇦🇺 Australia vs Türkiye 🇹🇷
Group D action takes centre stage as Australia and Türkiye begin their World Cup campaigns ... Show more
He’s the Socceroos’ X-factor. But there’s one thing about Irankunda his teammates can’t cop
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/he-s-the-socceroos-x-factor-but-there-s-one-thing-about-irankunda-his-teammates-can-t-cop-20260608-p604oy.html
Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw
theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/07/australia-socceroos-switzerland-tete-yengi-debut-goal-world-cup-warm-up
Fury over Socceroos star’s naughty act: The Socceroos flipped the script in the second half against Switzerland in San Diego on Sunday morning to head into the ...
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Four players from World Cup Group D: Paraguay's pillar and a game-changer for the Socceroos
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What became of the Rapid rumors for 2025/26? (1): Analysis of the Rapid transfer rumors for 2025/26: What became of the players mentioned and how likely were the ...
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Socceroos’ African heritage offers timely reminder of Australia’s diversity : Culture and community helped Mo Touré and Nestory Irankunda become the footballers ...
theguardian.com/football/2026/may/21/australia-football-team-socceroos-african-heritage-diversity
Mail Online May 12
Why rising Socceroos star believes Australia can go all the way and WIN the 2026 FIFA World Cup
dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15809299/Why-Socceroos-star-Nestory-Irankunda-believes-Australia-win-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.html
Irankunda to be forced to wear special patch: When the World Cup kicks off next month, fans will notice something peculiar on the jersey of Socceroos youngster ...
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watfordfc.com Apr 30
“It’s a lovely finish” 😮💨
Nestory Irankunda wins your April Goal of the Month ⚽️
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watfordfc.com Apr 07
Louza 🤝 Irankunda
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watfordfc.com Apr 02
Unstoppable 🚀
Nestory Irankunda’s strike against Stoke is March’s Goal of the Month, powered by @skechers_uk
watfordfc.com Mar 31
Backflip ✅
MJ glove ✅
Dance ✅
The lads have their say on Nestory’s viral celebration for Australia 😂
‘I’d love to race him’: Irankunda scores Socceroos double then set sights on Gout Gout
theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/irankunda-scores-socceroos-double-then-set-sights-on-gout-gout
Fits like a glove: Socceroo’s MJ celebration goes viral; Juric won’t stress over World Cup spot
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/fits-like-a-glove-socceroos-young-gun-s-surprise-sequinned-goal-celebration-20260331-p5zkgg.html
watfordfc.com Feb 21
Words from the boss 🫡
Irankunda's insight 🗣️
Our new post-match publication 🗞️
It's all in the Digital Digest 👉 images.gc.watfordfcservices.co.uk
No second Irankunda: Bayern's plan with Gambino talent Ndiaye: The 18-year-old striker comes from Gambino Stars Africa and raises high hopes ...
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watfordfc.com Dec 30 25
Another angle of the winner 😍🎥
Irankunda's burst of pace ⚡️
Semedo finishes the job 🎯
FC Bayern Munich, news and rumors: He made a furious start at his new club! FCB apparently has a buy-back option for a summer departure
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watfordfc.com Nov 05 25
Clocking in at 36.34kph, Irankunda is our fastest player of the Championship campaign so far! ⚡️
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says restoring Australia's football DNA is key to creating World Cup history
abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/socceroos-coach-tony-popovic-pursues-greatness-fifa-world-cup/105949386
cal.itv.com Oct 02 25
Nestory Irankunda was subbed off in the 35th minute against Portsmouth...
He wasn't happy about it 😤 #ITVFootball | #EFL
Former Bayern talent makes a breakthrough at new club: He was unable to establish himself at FC Bayern last season. But things are now going much better for the ...
op-online.de/sport/fussball/fc-bayern-ex-talent-irankunda-startet-bei-neuem-klub-durch-zr-93993204.html
From Bayern flop to World Cup hopeful: Ex-Munich player with a declaration of war for the future | Football
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Did the departure come too soon? Former Bayern jewel shines abroad and for the national team
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International friendly LIVE: Popovic’s unbeaten Socceroos take on Pochettino’s USA
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/international-friendly-live-popovic-s-unbeaten-socceroos-take-on-pochettino-s-usa-20251013-p5n213.html
‘That irritates players’: Why Irankunda has a target on his back for the Socceroos
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/that-irritates-players-why-irankunda-has-a-target-on-his-back-for-the-socceroos-20251013-p5n257.html
