Australia scores two goals to defeat Turkey in World Cup opener
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:26 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.
- 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...
"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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External links- 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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