Australia's top transfer deals ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 have been revealed, with Harry Souttar's £15 million move to Leicester City and Nestory Irankunda's £13.6 million transfer to Sporting CP making the top two spots. The Socceroos skipper, Harry Souttar, sealed a move to then-Premier League outfit Leicester the following month, joining on a reported record-setting deal. However, injury and banishment by then-Foxes boss Enzo Marasca have restricted Souttar to just 18 appearances with the Foxes since the 2023 move, and saw him at one stage go out on loan to Sheffield United, where he ruptured his Achilles and was forced into a race against time to be fit for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Nestory Irankunda's move to Sporting on a reported initial higher fee just a few days later knocks the defender down to third. Getting an international breakout moment at the World Cup after scoring against Türkiye, Irankunda received significant interest from around Europe, but eventually it was Sporting, after a protracted transfer saga, that got their man on a deal that various reports from Europe have said is worth an initial £13.6 million, and could rise to £17 million when all is said and done. That's in addition to a release clause worth €80 million, which is ... pretty big. Heading for one of the game's best talent developers and UEFA Champions League football with Os Leões, it's another major step in the rise of Irankunda, with fresh challenges and opportunities for growth ahead. Currently, the Socceroos are 2nd in the World Cup with 4 points, 1W-1D-1L from 3 games, recent form LDLW. Their next fixture is against Brazil at home on 2026-09-25.