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Italian player switches international teams weeks before 2026 World Cup to play for another country
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Italian player switches international teams weeks before 2026 World Cup to play for another country

Cristian Volpato, a former Italy Under-21 international, has switched his national allegiance to Australia and could play for the Socceroos in the upcoming 2026 World Cup after Italy's failure to qualify.

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Cristian Volpato, a former Italy Under-21 international, has switched his national allegiance to Australia and could play for the Socceroos in the upcoming 2026 World Cup after Italy's failure to qualify.

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