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

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…

VANCOUVER, June 12 : Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella want his players to keep their emotions in check and make the country proud when they play their first World Cup match in 24…

Turkey have had plenty of top players over the years, but few genuine global stars. Suddenly, two have emerged at once, and they’re both 21 and dangerous.

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.

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…

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

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.

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