The shocking news that dropped just before kickoff left Socceroos fans scratching their heads as the team took two huge chances that paid off.

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’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.

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

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia got up and running in the tournament after a win over Turkey. | Football News

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.

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.

Goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe, combined with a resolute defence, take the Socceroos to 2nd in Group D

Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

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 shocking news that dropped just before kickoff left Socceroos fans scratching their heads as the team took two huge chances that paid off.

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.

Australia on Sunday upset Türkiye 2-0 with its methodical defense and counter-attack playbook to secure the win in their Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place…

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

VANCOUVER, June 13 : Australia coach Tony Popovic's gamble on youth paid off in his side's surprise 2-0 win over Turkey in their World Cup opener on Saturday, as Nestory Irankunda…

Tony Popovic and the Australian Socceroos get their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkiye.

VANCOUVER, June 14 : Australia combined defensive discipline with clinical finishing to secure a 2-0 victory over Turkey at BC Place, upsetting their more fancied opponents as…