Refugee-Turned-Star Irankunda delivers (opens original article in a new tab)
Irankunda made history as the youngest Socceroos player to score at a World Cup, while FIFA confirmed payment for a banned Somali referee and Scotland won their opening match with a goal from John McGinn.
- Irankunda became the youngest Socceroos player to score at a FIFA World Cup at 20 years old
- Irankunda and Mohamed Touré are former refugees representing new Australian football talent
- FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan despite being denied entry to the World Cup
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