World Cup 2026: Nestory Irankunda - the refugee who quit Bayern to make Australia history

BBC·Jun 14

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Refugees are playing a key role for the Socceroos, a team who are a ‘reflection of modern Australia’ - The Athletic

The New York Times·Jul 3

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They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026

Al Jazeera·Jun 25

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Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup

Reuters·Jun 11

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Nestory Irankunda – the 20-year-old leading Australia’s attack

olympics.com·Jun 19

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How Football Carries the Stories Conflict Leaves Behind

Vision of Humanity·Jun 15

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Why does Nestory Irankunda play for Australia? Birthplace, heritage, and refugee story of the Socceroos star

World Soccer Talk·Jun 25

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Uprooted to unstoppable: UNHCR's Gamechanging Team, captained by Alphonso Davies, inspires fans and refugees to believe in the possible

UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency·May 19

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Australia’s World Cup roster represents the country’s new multiculturalism

San Diego Union-Tribune·Jun 17