Published on
14/06/2026 - 10:20 GMT+2
Australia launched their World Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 win against Turkey on Saturday night, with the Socceroos going joint top of Group D alongside the United States, who also started the tournament strongly with a victory over Paraguay on Friday.
Two fine finishes from Watford's Nestory Irankunda and St. Pauli midfielder Connor Metcalfe, as well as a solid performance in net from young goalkeeper Patrick Beach, sealed Turkey's fate in Vancouver.
Aussie winger Irankunda, who took home the player of the match award, broke the deadlock in the 27th minute with a brilliant touch around the last defender before calmly slotting home.
