Nishan Velupillay
Australia
FWD
Age
25
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About Nishan Velupillay
Nishan Velupillay is a confirmed forward in Australia's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Tony Popovic's final 26. The Melbourne Victory forward is 25 at kick-off and brings 7 caps and 3 international goals into the tournament, in line for a first World Cup.
Australia were drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay and Turkey. They open against Turkey at BC Place in Vancouver on 13 June, then face United States at Lumen Field in Seattle on 19 June and Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 25 June. Australia reached the finals by finishing as runners-up in their AFC third-round group, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, with Nishan Velupillay among the forwards in Tony Popovic's 26.
Australia were drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay and Turkey. They open against Turkey at BC Place in Vancouver on 13 June, then face United States at Lumen Field in Seattle on 19 June and Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 25 June. Australia reached the finals by finishing as runners-up in their AFC third-round group, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, with Nishan Velupillay among the forwards in Tony Popovic's 26.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Nishan Velupillay is a forward for Melbourne Victory, with 7 caps and 3 international goals for Australia to his name. His is a forward's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Tony Popovic has named over recent seasons. That forward's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a Melbourne Victory forward Australia carry into the tournament this summer as one of Tony Popovic's selected names for the group stage ahead.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Nishan Velupillay's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, and reaches the finals for the first time after Tony Popovic named him in Australia's 26-man squad for the tournament. The Melbourne Victory forward goes to the finals with 7 caps and 3 international goals for Australia. His country qualified by finishing as runners-up in their AFC third-round group, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, with Nishan Velupillay among the forwards named in the 26 for the group stage this summer.
National Team
Australia
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (18)
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Goal Rush Impact
The Melbourne Victory forward is Velupillay. The Melbourne Victory forward arrives with 3 goals scored across 7 senior caps so far. The Melbourne Victory forward is a confirmed pick. Rated at £10m, Australia are a Tier 4 pick. They were drawn in Group D alongside the United States, Paraguay and Turkey. Velupillay travels as a Melbourne Victory forward in Popovic's confirmed group.
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Nishan Velupillay at the 2026 World Cup
Nishan Velupillay is a confirmed forward in Tony Popovic's 26-man Australia squad for the 2026 World Cup, a Melbourne Victory forward. At 25 he brings 7 caps and 3 international goals to an Australia side opening their Group D campaign in June.
Picking Australia in Goal Rush
As one of the lower-tier team picks, Australia carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m. They were drawn in Group D for the finals.
Nishan Velupillay World Cup 2026 FAQs
The card lists Australia in Tier 4, costing £10m. Velupillay, the Melbourne Victory forward, fills a squad slot for Australia. For Velupillay, the Melbourne Victory forward, the £10m is Australia's team price rather than his own.
Nishan Velupillay is a forward for Australia, with 7 caps and 3 international goals to his name. He plays his club football for Melbourne Victory and is part of Tony Popovic's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26 for the group stage.
No. The 2026 World Cup will be Nishan Velupillay's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, reaching the tournament for the first time after his place in Australia's 26-man squad was confirmed by Tony Popovic.
Nishan Velupillay plays his club football for Melbourne Victory. For Australia he is a forward, named in Tony Popovic's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, with the squad drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay and Turkey for the group stage.
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