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Australia open World Cup 2026 campaign with clinical 2-0 win over Turkey

Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe secure huge win for Australia

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Australia stun Turkey after selection gamble pays off

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.

France 24

Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage

VANCOUVER: Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the ‌World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D ⁠opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda ‌and Connor Metcalfe.

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SOC:Socceroos stun Turkey in 2-0 World Cup victory

The Socceroos have stunned Turkey 2-0 in a perfect start to their World Cup campaign thanks to superb goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

AAP

'This one's for you': the cute school beginnings of the Hunter's World Cup hero

Local junior produces unforgettable moment for Socceroos.

Newcastle Herald

How to watch Australia vs Turkey: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Australia vs Turkey for free online and from anywhere as the Socceroos begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against a talented Turkish side.

TechRadar

Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul

The United States will be full of confidence when they face Australia at the World Cup next week, having dominated Paraguay in a 4-1 victory.

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Australia vs Turkey World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Australia and Turkey clash at BC Place on June 13 in Group D. Turkey are favored at -140, but Popovic's Socceroos have a path to an upset. Our pick inside.

Sports Lens

Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to unleash Nestory Irankunda and his other talented young attackers against Turkey at the World Cup.

AAP

‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland

Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly as Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of 14 June World Cup opener

The Guardian - AU

Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up

Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.

AAP

Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

Australia held world No 19 Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their final hit-out before the World Cup kicks off

The Guardian - AU

'Sick of it': Socceroo responds to fresh US barbs

Pundits in the United States have loved writing off the Socceroos ahead of their World Cup clash and Connor Metcalfe is sick of hearing all the 'rubbish'.

AAP

With injury scare over, Socceroo dares to dream

Aiden O'Neill's World Cup dream briefly looked in peril when he went down with an ankle injury in May, but the Socceroos midfielder is out the other side.

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AAP

Uncapped teen joins Socceroos' World Cup train-on squad

An uncapped teenager and a group of mainstays have been added to the Socceroos' train-on squad for the World Cup.

AAP

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.

AAP

Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies

Connor Metcalfe is back playing for Bundesliga team FC St. Pauli in a rare bit of good news on the injury front for Socceroos boss Tony Popovic.

The Guardian - AU

Outline of World Cup-ready Socceroos becoming clearer by the game under Tony Popovic

The undefeated streak may have ended, but Australia’s first loss under this coach against USA confirms they’re set on the right path

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AAP

Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Nestory Irankunda scored for the Socceroos and almost nailed a world-class free kick but there was more to his performance that coach Tony Popovic liked.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos get glimpse of exciting future as Toure and Irankunda sink New Zealand

Australia defeat All Whites 3-1 to retain ‘Soccer Ashes’ as Mohamed Toure hits a brace while Chris Wood breaks home side’s drought in Auckland

AAP

Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Tony Popovic's call to start Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure has paid off as the boom youngsters' goals gave the Socceroos a 3-1 win over New Zealand.

AAP

Socceroos Duke it out to seal direct World Cup berth

The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to book direct qualification to next year's World Cup finals and can now get stuck into early preparations.

AAP

Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis

The Socceroos know Saudi Arabia will throw all sorts of challenges at them but they are ready to fight fire with fire to seal World Cup qualification.

AAP

Socceroos suffer big blow as star set for foot surgery

A number of big names are missing from the Socceroos squad for the huge World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

AAP

Son of a gun called into Socceroos training squad

The 20-year-old son of Paul Okon has been called into the Socceroos' squad for a warm-weather training camp ahead of next month's crunch World Cup qualifiers.

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