Cristiano Volpato is set to make his Socceroos debut against Switzerland in a match coach Tony Popovic hopes can be the perfect dress rehearsal for their World Cup hit-and-run clash with the United States.
Australia travelled on Friday to face Switzerland at noon on Saturday (5am Sunday AEST) at Snapdragon Stadium and depart at night after the game to return to their Bay Area base.
Volpato, who declared for Australia after defecting from Italy days before squad selection, didn't play against Mexico, but will clearly be involved.