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Socceroos youngster Matthews ruled out of World Cup with injury

20. Mai 2026 um 02:27

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Aiden O'Neill
Ante Suto
Australia
Cameron Devlin
Dylan Leonard
Gianni Stensness
Hayden Matthews
Jacob Italiano
Jason Geria
Jordan Bos
Martin Boyle
Milos Degenek
Paraguay
Portsmouth
Schalke
Turkey
USA
World Cup
FC Schalke 04

Portsmouth centre back Matthews is likely to miss the June 11 to July 19 World Cup after suffering an ankle injury according to media reports.

Dylan Leonard who plays for German club Schalke 04 receives his first call up to an Australia squad.

Leonard joined 12 additions to the training squad in Sarasota including defender Gianni Stensness who returns to the squad for the first time since October 2024.

The new arrivals join 19 players already in camp ahead of coach Tony Popovic selecting his final 26 for the World Cup.

Cameron Devlin Martin Boyle and Ante Suto joined from Scotland while Jacob Italiano Jason Geria Milos Degenek Aiden O Neill and Jordan Bos were also added.

Australia play Turkey the United States and Paraguay in the group stage at the World Cup.