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Nestory Irankunda, a 20-year-old Watford forward, made history as the youngest scorer for Australia in a World Cup, netting their opening goal in a 2-0 win over Turkey. Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp to Burundi parents, he moved to Australia as a child and progressed through Adelaide United before transferring to Bayern Munich and later Watford. Irankunda's goal, celebrated with a Tim Cahill-style punch of the corner flag, marked a significant milestone, and his performances are seen as potentially transformative for his international career.
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