CommBank Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan has selected a 23-player squad for the Australia v China Friendship Series during the March FIFA Men’s International Window, including 15 players from A-Leagues clubs.
The tour to China is supported by the Australian Government through the National Foundation of Australia–China Relations (NFACR) and forms part of a broader program of football engagement aimed at strengthening sporting, cultural and people-to-people links between Australia and China.
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Australia will face China in two matches on Saturday 28 March and Tuesday 31 March 2026 at
Yiwu Meihu Sports Center Stadium in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province.
The Australia–China Friendship Series represents an important step in preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifying tournament scheduled for 26 August to 6 September 2026.
CommBank Young Socceroos’ Head Coach Trevor Morgan said he was looking forward to
assembling the squad together for the first time in 2026.
“Following a successful year in 2025 with the U20 program, we’re excited to assemble in China
as we build towards the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers,” Morgan said.
“We are keen to see how this group of players take on the challenge of strong opposition on
home soil, and experience playing in the host country of next year’s U20 Asian Cup.
“After exposing this age group to international football in two tournaments last year, we see this as a great opportunity to build on our squad depth and give new players experience that can accelerate their development before our focus turns to FIFA U20 World Cup qualifying.”
CommBank Young Socceroos | Australia-China Friendship Series | March 2026
Goalkeepers
Jai Ajanovic – Central Coast Mariners FC
Robert Cook – Leeds United
Daniel Graskoski – Melbourne Victory FC
Defenders
Peter Antoniou – Melbourne City FC
Delano Cecchi – UC Sampdoria
Maxwell Cooper – Newcastle Jets FC
Luka Didulica – Urawa Red Diamonds
Lewis Marinucci – Melbourne Victory FC
Jayden Necovski – Melbourne City FC
James Overy – Manchester United
Midfielders
Max Anastasio – Bologna FC
Alex Bolton – AIK Fotboll
Giovanni De Abreu – Perth Glory FC
Will Dobson – Newcastle Jets FC
Haine Eames – Central Coast Mariners FC
Quinn Macnicol – Brisbane Roar FC
Jai Rose – Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Danilo Treffiletti – AC Monza
Lawrence Wong – Melbourne City FC
Forwards
Arthur De Lima – Central Coast Mariners FC
Mathias Macallister – Sydney FC
Marcus Neill – Sunderland AFC
Amlani Tatu – Adelaide United FC
Match Schedule | 23-31 March 2026
China U20s v CommBank Young Socceroos
Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Venue: Yiwu Meihu Sports Center Stadium, Zhejiang Province
Kick-off: 3.30pm local / 6.30pm AEDT
China U20s v CommBank Young Socceroos
Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Venue: Yiwu Meihu Sports Center Stadium, Zhejiang Province
Kick-off: 7.30pm local / 10.30pm AEDT
