CommBank Joeys Squad Named for U17 Copa España 2026 and U16 CFA Invitational 2026

Football Australia has announced the CommBank Joeys squads for two international tournaments in September and October. The 2009-born players will contest the U17 Copa España 2026, while the 2010-born age group will travel to China for the U16 CFA Invitational 2026.

The CommBank Joeys (2009) squad will be led by Head Coach Carl Veart and will face Panama and Morocco during the tournament in Spain. This is the final activity before selection for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November, providing crucial international match experience at a critical stage of their development cycle.

The 2010-born age group will travel to China for the U16 CFA Invitational 2026, where they will gain valuable experience against top-level opposition. Both groups will be in camp from Monday, 21 September to Friday, 2 October, providing a unique opportunity for the players to develop their skills and prepare for future competitions.

The CommBank Joeys squads have been named to provide important international match experience at different stages of their respective development cycles. With the FIFA U-17 World Cup just around the corner, this is a crucial period for the players as they prepare to take on the best young talent from around the world.