Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
N. Irankunda played 4 matches for Australia: 3 as a starter and 1 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group D) against Turkey.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs Turkey 2-0 | Started, off on 61′ · 1 goal |
| Group D | vs United States 0-2 | Came on in the 46′ |
| Group D | vs Paraguay 0-0 | Started, off on 84′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Egypt 1-1 | Started, off on 74′ |
Biography
Nestory Irankunda (/nɛstəriː ɪrəŋkʊndɑ/ NEST-ər-EE ir-əng-KUN-da; Kirundi: [iɾaŋkunda]; born 9 February 2006) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Watford. Born in Tanzania, he plays for the Australia national team. He played for various Australian youth clubs before beginning his professional career at to A-League club Adelaide United in 2022, being named the joint-2023–24 A-League Young Footballer of the Year with Alex Paulsen. In July 2024, Irankunda joined Bundesliga club Bayern Munich breaking the A-League transfer record of €4m, though featured only in the club's reserve team for one season and went on loan to Swiss Super League club Grasshopper. The following season, he moved to EFL Championship side Watford in July 2025. Born a Burundian refugee in Tanzania, Irankunda moved to Australia as a baby. He was eligible for Tanzania and Burundi before ultimately choosing Australia. He featured at the U17 level scoring 11 goals in only 7 apps, quickly being promoted to the senior team, where he debuted in June 2024.
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