Australia scores two goals to defeat Turkey in World Cup opener
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Australia secured a 2-0 victory over Turkey in their FIFA World Cup Group D opener at BC Place in Vancouver on June 14, 2026. Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute, followed by a second goal from Connor Metcalfe in the 75th minute. Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach made several vital saves, including a critical stop against a long-range effort from Turkey's Abdulkerim Bardakci. This win marks Australia's fifth World Cup victory and their second win in an opening match of the tournament.
- •Australia wins 2-0 against Turkey in group stage match.
- •Irankunda scored in the 27th minute; Metcalfe added a second in the 75th.
- •Patrick Beach made a significant number of saves in his debut.
- •Match attended by 52,497 fans at BC Place.
- 10:29 AMESPN Soccer — Australia shock Türkiye to go level with USMNT
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Australia win 2-0 to deny Turkey on World Cup return after 24 years
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Australia 2-0 Türkiye: Irankunda and Metcalfe seal winning start in Vancouver
"Two sublime goals by Australia's Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe sealed a 2-0 win in Vancouver on Saturday as Turkey suffered defeat on their first return to the men's World Cup since finishing third in 2002. Paul Okon-Engstler's perfect long pass over the top allowed Watford's Irankunda to run onto the ball, but the 20-year-old still had much to do and finished in style.
"Standings provided bySofascoreAustralia began their World Cup campaign with a memorable 2-0 win over a dominant Türkiye side to rise to second place in Group D at BC Place in Vancouver.Nestory Iranku...
"Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 14, 2026, 10:29 AMAustralia shock Türkiye to go level with USMNT
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:58 AMAustralia win 2-0 to deny Turkey on World Cup return after 24 years
Two sublime goals by Australia's Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe sealed a 2-0 win in Vancouver on Saturday as Turkey suffered defeat on their first return to the men's World Cup since finishing third in 2002. Paul Okon-Engstler's perfect long pass over the top allowed Watford's Irankunda to run onto the ball, but the 20-year-old still had much to do and finished in style.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:15 AMAustralia 2-0 Türkiye: Irankunda and Metcalfe seal winning start in Vancouver
Standings provided bySofascoreAustralia began their World Cup campaign with a memorable 2-0 win over a dominant Türkiye side to rise to second place in Group D at BC Place in Vancouver.Nestory Iranku...
- Sky Sports—Australia shock Turkey to make winning start to World Cup campaign
Goals in each half from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe saw Australia shock Turkey 2-0 in their opening World Cup Group D clash in Vancouver.
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