Australia, the US and Paraguay will have their work cut out to match the Crescent Stars’ young midfield but a shaky defence is a genuine concern

ALAMEDA, California, June 10 : The weight of expectations will be on Turkey's shoulders when they return to the World Cup after 24 years for their Group D opener against…

Türkiye’s return to the World Cup after 24 years is shaping into more than just a comeback story, with Australia defender Milos Degenek framing the...

Australia, the US and Paraguay will have their work cut out to match the Crescent Stars’ young midfield but a shaky defence is a genuine concern

VANCOUVER, June 11 : Young attacking midfielder Arda Guler will lead a hungry Turkey side as they make their return to the World Cup finals for the first time in more than two…

Australia, the USA and Turkey should not underestimate La Albirroja, who have gone from mockery to one of the most feared teams in South America

VANCOUVER, June 12 : Australia are confident they can prove people wrong when they take on Turkey in their World Cup opener in Vancouver on Saturday, coach Tony Popovic…

Turkey have had plenty of top players over the years, but few genuine global stars. Suddenly, two have emerged at once, and they’re both 21 and dangerous.

Australia’s next generation delivered one of their best World Cup victories, upsetting Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver to start their campaign in style

Analysis of Australia's opening World Cup match against Turkey and both sides' qualifying chances from Group D

VANCOUVER, June 13 : Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella rued his side's slow start to the World Cup but said they still have time to recover from a humbling 2-0 defeat by Australia in…