In the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage, Australia faced Turkey. With 20-year-old Irankunda scoring on his FIFA World Cup debut, becoming Australia's youngest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history.

In the 27th minute of the match, Ernstler made a long pass from the backfield, and Irankunda dribbled past defenders before scoring 1v3 in the box, giving Australia the lead.

Irankunda is 20 years old and plays as a forward. He joined Watford from Bayern in the 25/26 season. His current market value on Transfermarkt is 8 million euros.