The Socceroos won their opening match over Turkey. Here are our player ratings from a special win in Vancouver.

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…

Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos kick off their campaign with a tough assignment against Turkey in Vancouver. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

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.

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 produced an inspired peformance to beat Turkey 2-0 in the group phase of the World Cup on Saturday.

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

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off after leaving captain Maty Ryan and Jackson Irvine out of his starting XI.

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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…

Los Socceroos fueron efectivos y derrotaron a los de la Luna y la Estrella con una estupenda actuación de su portero Patrick Beach

Australia 2-0 Turkey: Without their captain and vice-captain, Australia battled to a valuable victory in Vancouver

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 secured a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener. Discover how Australia's bold selections led to this famous victory.

The Socceroos won their opening match over Turkey. Here are our player ratings from a special win in Vancouver.

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.

Turkey dominated possession and territory but could not find a way past the rookie Australian goalkeeper.

The Socceroos produced a disciplined and determined performance to secure all three points against a Turkish side that entered the match with high expectations.