Nestory Irankunda, 20, scored Australia's first 2026 World Cup goal in the 27th minute against Turkiye, becoming the youngest Socceroo to score at a World

A day after this profile was published in Good Weekend, 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda announced himself to the planet, scoring a breathtaking goal in the World Cup that has…

Former refugees Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Touré will be aiming to make their mark for the Socceroos at the World Cup.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

Australian fans go wild as Nestory Irankunda smashes the ball into the back of the net to score against Turkiye.

Nestory Irankunda, 20, scored Australia's first 2026 World Cup goal in the 27th minute against Turkiye, becoming the youngest Socceroo to score at a World

Australia beat Turkiye 2-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D opener at BC Place in Vancouver. Goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe sealed a commanding win.

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

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

Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on Saturday at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium thanks to a goal in each half by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

Australia secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Turkey in their World Cup opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Conner Metcalfe. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach delivered a…

Australia defeats Turkiye 2-0 in their World Cup opener, marking Turkiye's return after 24 years.

VANCOUVER: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday…

Australia triumphed 2-0 against Turkey in their World Cup opener, with Irankunda scoring a breakaway goal and Metcalfe sealing the win with a stunning long-range strike.

A sea of green and gold erupted in celebration at the Vancouver stadium, as the Socceroos stunned Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the tournament.

Atacante de 20 anos abriu o placar na vitória sobre a Turquia e se tornou o mais jovem australiano a balançar as redes em uma Copa do Mundo

Nestory Irankunda starred as Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0 in Group D of FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the youngest Socceroos player to score at a World Cup.

Birthed in a refugee camp in Tanzania in 2006, to Burundian parents who had fled their homeland due to civil war, it was not an auspicious, nor very Aussie, opening chapter.

Burundian by origin. Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp. Then move to Australia and the World Cup goal. A story for the ages, by all means. | Football News

Two moments of pure quality put the Socceroos on the path to a famous victory. We break down exactly how the goals were scored.

Nestory Irankunda became Australia's youngest-ever FIFA World Cup goalscorer as the Socceroos produced one of the early shocks of the FIFA 2026 World Cup