Australia triumphs over Turkey in World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Australia secured a victory against Turkey in their opening match of the World Cup on June 14. The match highlighted 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda, who became the Socceroos' youngest ever World Cup goalscorer. The performance marked a strong start for Australia in the tournament, setting a competitive tone for their campaign ahead.
- •Australia beats Turkey in World Cup opener on June 14.
- •Nestory Irankunda scores, becoming the youngest Socceroos World Cup goalscorer.
- •This match marks a strong start for Australia in the tournament.
- 7:16 AMBBC Sport — Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
"Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Jun 14, 2026, 9:15 AMHow to watch Germany vs Curacao live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
- Champions League•Jun 14, 2026, 9:09 AMFifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
EPL•Jun 14, 2026, 9:03 AMTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal, PSG, Bayern eye Mo...
Soccer•Jun 14, 2026, 9:03 AMWhy European champions Spain could be even better at this World Cup- Champions League•Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AMFC Barcelona News: 14 June 2026
- EPL•Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AMLiverpool and Arsenal target Bradley Barcola to be allowed to leave PSG
