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 night. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looked on. Australia was playing in its sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall. Turkiye reached the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup but then missed five straight tournaments before qualifying this year by beating Kosovo in a playoff.

Türkiye returns to the World Cup stage for the first time in 24 years on June 14 carrying heightened expectations and renewed belief, with rising star Arda Güler set to lead the…

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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.

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.

Nestory Irankunda e Connor Metcalfe fizeram os gols do país no torneio

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.

Australia debutó con una victoria de 2-0 sobre Turquía en el Grupo D del Mundial 2026, gracias a los goles de Irankunda y Metcalfe.

Australië heeft zondag een verrassende zege geboekt op Turkije op het WK. De Socceroos wonnen met 2-0 van de Turken, die na 24 jaar met een nederlaag terugkeerden op het WK.…

Australië heeft zondag een verrassende zege geboekt op Turkije op het WK. De Socceroos wonnen met 2-0 van de Turken, die na 24 jaar met een nederlaag terugkeerden op het WK.…

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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De Turken zijn veelal in de aanval, maar Australië slaat op snelheid toe in de counter en wint met 2-0.

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…