Paul Okon-Engstler speaks to media from the CommBank Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026™ base camp at the Oakland Roots/Soul Training Facility in Alameda, California.
Selected in Australia’s final FIFA World Cup squad, Okon-Engstler reflects on the pride of representing his country on football’s biggest stage, the support from fans in green and gold, and the experience of being part of a squad blending youth and experience.
The young midfielder also discusses learning from the senior players, his growth across his first full professional season, the emotion shared with his family, and what it means to represent Australia after returning home to play in the A-League.
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