Calhanoglu features as Turkey loses to Australia in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Hakan Calhanoglu made his World Cup debut for Turkey in a 2-0 loss to Australia at BC Place in Vancouver on June 14. Despite controlling possession, Turkey struggled to penetrate Australia's defense, conceding goals to Irankunda in the 27th minute and Metcalfe in the 75th minute. Calhanoglu, back in the starting lineup for the first time in nearly two months, played the full match but could not secure an equalizer for his team. Turkey's next match is against Paraguay on June 20, a critical fixture for their qualification chances.
- •Turkey loses 2-0 to Australia in World Cup 2026 opener.
- •Goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe secure victory for Australia.
- •Calhanoglu plays the full 90 minutes in his World Cup debut.
- •Turkey next faces Paraguay on June 20, 2026.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Calhanoglu in action for Turkey
"It was a disappointing start to the World Cup for Hakan Calhanoglu and Turkey, who lost 2-0 to Australia at BC Place in Vancouver. The Socceroos secured all three points thanks to goals from Irankunda...
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