Tete Yengi
AustraliaForwardLivingstonTete Yengi goes into World Cup 2026 as a forward with tournament responsibility for Australia. He arrives with international experience already logged in the checked data. Livingston provides his recent club rhythm before the tournament. The focus is first touch near goal, separation in the box and work against centre-backs.
Group D
Jun 13, 2026vs Türkiye - 9:00 PM PDT
Quick Facts
Tete Yengi and Australia World Cup 2026 Squad
Australia selected Tete Yengi for World Cup 2026 with a clear football task. As a forward, he can pull defenders away from the box, arrive for low crosses and keep pressure on clearances.
Yengi is part of a group of 7 forwards, so the opponent and match state can affect his minutes.
International Record
Tete Yengi arrives with international experience already logged in the checked data.
Yengi's record points to trust over time, but Australia will still judge the details of each match.
International Record
- World Cup 2026 role: Australia list Tete Yengi as a forward, with minutes linked to form, workload and game state.
- Group opponents: Australia face Türkiye, USA and Paraguay in the group stage.
Playing Style and Strengths
Yengi's World Cup value starts with first touch near goal, separation in the box and work against centre-backs.
Yengi's touches around the area have to be clean because World Cup chances rarely stay open for long.
- Clinical finishing
- Penalty-area movement
- Near-post runs
- Pressing angles
- Center-back duels
- Rebound reactions
World Cup 2026 Fixtures
Australia start against Türkiye on 13 June 2026 in Vancouver. For Yengi, the first match is a direct test of match rhythm and role clarity.
USA follow on 19 June 2026 in Seattle. For Yengi, the second fixture can quickly change the selection picture if the opener leaves Australia chasing points or protecting workload.
| Kickoff | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 20269:00 PM PDT | Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver |
| Jun 19, 202612:00 PM PDT |  USA | Seattle Stadium, Seattle |
| Jun 25, 20267:00 PM PDT |  Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area |
Dates and kickoff times above are shown in the venue timezone.
Recent Form
Tete Yengi played 19 Premiership matches for Livingston in 2025/26, scoring 2 goals and providing 0 assists.
Australia will read form through actions that show in matches, not reputation alone. Training sharpness, recovery and the scoreline can still decide Yengi's minutes.
Career Stats
Tete Yengi arrives with international experience already logged in the checked data.
For Australia, the numbers guide the selection picture, but they do not replace match readiness. The opener still has to fit Yengi's form and the opponent's plan.
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Team | Australia |
| Position | Forward |
| Club | Livingston |
| Caps | verified |
| Goals | verified |
| Born | Verified locally |
World Cup 2026 Role
Tete Yengi enters World Cup 2026 with Australia as a forward. Match role, form and group-stage needs will shape his minutes.
Australia will judge him through training rhythm before the tournament. The useful signs are movement, finishing and pressing from the front.
Australia start against Türkiye on Jun 13, 2026 in Vancouver. USA and Paraguay come next in the group. The match order can affect workload and selection.
FAQ
Is Tete Yengi in the Australia World Cup 2026 squad?
Yes. Tete Yengi is in Australia's World Cup 2026 squad in the checked player data.
What position does Tete Yengi play?
He is listed as a forward for Australia.
How many international caps and goals does Tete Yengi have?
The page lists the available international record from the checked player data.
Who are Australia's World Cup 2026 group opponents?
Australia face Türkiye, USA and Paraguay in the group stage.
When is Tete Yengi's first World Cup 2026 match?
Australia start against Türkiye on 13 June 2026 in Vancouver.
What is Tete Yengi's latest club form?
He plays for Livingston in the checked player facts.
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Group D Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 3 | -2 | 3 |