Australia Cruise Past Türkiye To Launch World Cup Campaign In Style

Australia made the perfect start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an assured 2-0 victory over Türkiye in their Group D opener, delivering a composed and clinical performance to claim all three points.
The Socceroos struck in each half to secure a deserved win, with teenage sensation Nestory Irankunda setting them on their way before Connor Metcalfe sealed the result late on in a match that showcased Australia’s growing confidence on football’s biggest stage.
Australia dominated the early exchanges and were rewarded in the 27th minute when Irankunda broke the deadlock. The talented forward finished off a well-worked move, assisted by Paul Okon-Engstler, to give the Socceroos ...