Overview

• Teenage winger Nestory Irankunda returns after his move to Watford, earning his first call-up under Tony Popovic since last October.
• Seven uncapped players are selected, including Noah Botic, Nicolas Milanovic, Adrian Segecic, Anthony Kalik, Max Balard, and goalkeepers Tom Glover and Paul Izzo.
• Long-serving goalkeeper Mat Ryan is omitted following his short-term deal with Levante, giving Joe Gauci, Glover and Izzo a chance to press their cases.
• Australia will face New Zealand in Canberra on September 5 before a second match in Auckland on September 9.
• Popovic flags elevated ambitions for 2026 with recalls for Jordan Bos, Ajdin Hrustic, Fran Karacic, Hayden Matthews and Sam Silvera, while injuries sideline regulars such as Jackson Irvine, Harry Souttar and Riley McGree.