Australia and Turkey kick off World Cup 2026 campaigns in Vancouver
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Australia and Turkey begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journeys on Saturday night in Vancouver. This match is significant for both teams competing in a balanced Group D alongside the United States and Paraguay. Turkey is back in the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and has shown strong form, winning seven of their last eight matches under manager Vincenzo Montella. Australia, making its sixth consecutive World Cup appearance, looks to build on its Round of 16 run in Qatar. Kickoff is set for 12:00 AM ET, and the match can be streamed on Fubo.
- •Match takes place Saturday night in Vancouver.
- •Australia is appearing in its sixth straight World Cup.
- •Turkey returns to the tournament after a 24-year absence.
- •Both teams aim for an early advantage in Group D.
- •Kickoff scheduled for 12:00 AM ET.
- 2:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Turkey: World Cup 2026 – live
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch Australia vs Turkey for free: Live stream World Cup 2026
"⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of match six of the 2026 World Cup between Asutralia and Turkey. Kick-off in this Group D clash at Vancouver Stadium is 9pm local time (2pm AEST/12am EST/5am BST). This is a fixture with refined context following the USA exploding out of the blocks against Paraguay. The tournament co-hosts laid down a significant marker for Group D supremacy to the highly fancied Turkey, while Australia must have watched Los Guaraníes toiling with increasing confidence at least third place is theirs for the taking. Continue reading...
"Australia and Turkey open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns on Saturday night in Vancouver, with both sides viewing this matchup as a major opportunity in a balanced Group D that also includes the United States and Paraguay. MORE: FIFA…
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 2:00 AMAustralia v Turkey: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of match six of the 2026 World Cup between Asutralia and Turkey. Kick-off in this Group D clash at Vancouver Stadium is 9pm local time (2pm AEST/12am EST/5am BST). This is a fixture with refined context following the USA exploding out of the blocks against Paraguay. The tournament co-hosts laid down a significant marker for Group D supremacy to the highly fancied Turkey, while Australia must have watched Los Guaraníes toiling with increasing confidence at least third place is theirs for the taking. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:00 AMHow to watch Australia vs Turkey for free: Live stream World Cup 2026
Australia and Turkey open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns on Saturday night in Vancouver, with both sides viewing this matchup as a major opportunity in a balanced Group D that also includes the United States and Paraguay. MORE: FIFA…
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