CommBank Socceroos defender Jacob Italiano speaks to media from the Oakland Roots/Soul Training Facility in Alameda, California as Australia prepares for its FIFA World Cup 2026™ opener against Türkiye.
Italiano discusses training in the heat, the squad’s preparation for Türkiye, the feeling of being days away from his first World Cup match, and the advice he has received from the senior players.
The defender also reflects on the team’s long build-up across Sarasota and California, the impact of the opening game of the tournament, and why Australia’s fitness can be a key strength heading into the group stage.
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