CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic has called up three uncapped players for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026™ matches, starting on Friday March 27 against Cameroon at Accor Stadium.
Lucas Herrington (Colorado Rapids) and Ante Suto (Hibernian) have received maiden call-ups. Deni Juric (Wisla Plock) – who departed Socceroos camp last November due to injury – is the third uncapped player named in the 26-player squad.
Aziz Behich (Melbourne City) returns for the first time since last June, when he scored in the
World Cup qualifying win over Japan. Fellow A-League player Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory) returns for the first time since last March, when he scored in the wins over Indonesia and China.
Awer Mabil (CD Castellon) has been named for the first time since September 2024. Jordan Bos
(Feyenoord), Alessandro Circati (Parma), Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo), Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK), Fran Karacic (NK Osijek), Alexander Robertson (Cardiff) and Patrick Yazbek (Nashville) have also been recalled.
The CommBank Socceroos will face Cameroon (Sydney, March 27) and Curaçao (AAMI Park, Melbourne, March 31) in the FIFA Series 2026™ during the men’s March international window.
They are the Socceroos’ final home matches before the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Quotes attributable to CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic:
“These are our last matches before our World Cup pre-camp, and we have considered a variety of factors in selecting this squad.
“For many this camp is another opportunity to represent the Socceroos. However, we have also included new faces, as this is our final chance to see players first-hand before our World Cup camp.
“Representing our country is always an honour for both the players and the staff. We want to put on strong performances.
“While every game matters, these matches are crucial – they serve as a farewell to our fans and an opportunity for them to see the team one last time before we head to the United States.
“We appreciate the fantastic support we receive in Australia. Our fans really got behind us during the qualifying campaign, and we look forward to being back on home soil.”
COMMBANK SOCCEROOS SQUAD l MARCH FIFA MEN’S INTERNATIONAL WINDOWNameCurrent Club, Country‘A’ Caps (Goals)
Junior Club (Member
Federation/Country)
Patrick BEACH
Melbourne City,
Australia
1 (0)Mt Druitt Rangers / Football NSWAziz BEHICH
Melbourne City,
Australia
81 (3)Meadow Park SC / Football VIC Jordan BOS
Feyenoord,
Netherlands
23 (2)Hoppers Crossing SC / Football VICMartin BOYLEHibernian, Scotland40 (10)
Lewis United FC / Montrose FC
(Scotland)
Cameron BURGESS
Swansea City,
Wales
23 (0)ECU Joondalup / Football West
Alessandro
CIRCATI
Parma Calcio 1913,
Italy
9 (0)Perth SC / Football WestMilos DEGENEKApoel FC, Cyprus54 (1)Blacktown City FC / Football NSWJason GERIA
Albirex Niigata,
Japan
11 (0)Weston Molonglo Football Club / Capital Football
Lucas
HERRINGTON
Colorado Rapids,
USA
0 (0)Toowong FC / Football QLDAjdin HRUSTIC
Heracles Almelo,
Netherlands
34 (4)Heatherton United SC / Football VIC
Nestory
IRANKUNDA
Watford, England11 (3)Adelaide Croatia Raiders / Football SAJacob ITALIANOGrazer AK, Austria2 (0)Inglewood United / Football WestPaul IZZO
Randers FC,
Denmark
4 (0)Campbelltown City SC / Football SADeni JURICWisla Plock, Poland0 (0)Hurstville Zagreb FC / Football NSWFran KARACICNK Osijek, Croatia15 (1)NK Lokomotiva / CroatiaAwer MABILCD Castellón, Spain35 (9)Playford City / Football SAConnor METCALFE
St Pauli FC,
Germany
32 (1)
South Cardiff FC / Northern NSW
Football
Riley McGREE
Middlesbrough,
England
33 (1)Gawler Eagles / Football SAAiden O’NEILLNew York City, USA27 (0)
University of Queensland Football Club
/ Football QLD
Paul
OKON‑ENGSTLER
Sydney FC,
Australia
2 (0)Marconi Stallions / Football NSW
Alexander
ROBERTSON
Cardiff City, Wales2 (0)Hakoah FC / Football NSWMathew RYANLevante UD, Spain101 (0)Blacktown City / Football NSWAnte SUTOHibernian, Scotland0 (0)Croatia Zmijavci / CroatiaKai TREWINNew York City, USA2 (0)Gungahlin United / Football ACTNishan VELUPILLAY
Melbourne Victory,
Australia
5 (3)Dandenong City / Football VIC Patrick YAZBEKNashville SC, USA8 (0)Austral Soccer Club / Football NSW
MATCH DETAILS
CommBank Socceroos v Cameroon
Date: Friday, 27 March
Kick-off: 8.10pm AEDT
Venue: Accor Stadium
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+
Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster
CommBank Socceroos v Curaçao
Date: Tuesday, 31 March
Kick-off: 8.10pm AEDT
Venue: AAMI Park
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+
Tickets: Available on Ticketek