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.

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.

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.

The loftiest dreams of the Socceroos were realised with a stunning 2-0 victory in Vancouver.

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.

Socceroos fans celebrated at fan sites across the country as Australians turned Vancouver green and gold.

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.