If Australia’s win over Turkey shows what’s possible today, with the youngest World Cup team Australia has ever fielded, what else could be?

Modern football is a young man’s game, according to Australian striker Mohamed Toure, who is bullish about what he and the team can do at this World Cup.

In a super-sized edition that makes Australia a middle power their young squad can budget for four matches at the tournament with the hope of more

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…

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.

Was your last Socceroos encounter that heart-breaking defeat to Argentina in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup? Here’s what to know about the 2026 team.

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

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

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

Tony Popovic picked a team with 10 tournament debutants and dropped experienced captain and goalkeeper Maty Ryan.

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.

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…

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.

Coach Tony Popovic's daring tactical gambles deliver a historic victory as disciplined Australia shock Turkey with a ruthless counter-attacking display.

VANCOUVER, June 14 — Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic’s bold selection gamble paid...

Nestory Irankunda became Australia's youngest-ever FIFA World Cup goalscorer as the Socceroos produced one of the early shocks of the FIFA 2026 World Cup