Australia shock Turkey 2-0 with ruthless World Cup display

Australia delivered one of the early surprises of the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Turkey 2-0 in their Group D opener in Vancouver despite spending much of the match under pressure.
Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe secured all three points for the Socceroos, whose disciplined defensive display frustrated a Turkish side making its first World Cup appearance in 24 years.
Turkey dominated possession and created numerous chances, with young playmaker Arda Güler pulling the strings in attack. However, Australia remained organised at the back and struck clinically when opportunities came.
Irankunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute after racing onto a pass from Paul ...