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Cameron Burgess helps Australia secure World Cup win over Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:48 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Cameron Burgess helps Australia secure World Cup win over Turkey

Summary

Australia started their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Turkey in Vancouver. Cameron Burgess played the full match as a defender, contributing to a clean sheet despite Turkey controlling the game with 71.7% possession and 30 shots. Nestory Irankunda scored first before Connor Metcalfe added another goal after halftime. Australia's next match in Group D is scheduled against co-hosts America on 19 June in Seattle.

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By the Numbers

•Australia defeats Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup opener.
•Cameron Burgess played the full 90 minutes.
•Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for Australia.
•Turkey dominated possession and outshot Australia significantly.
•Australia's next match is against America on 19 June.

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6:48 AMYahoo Sports — Swansea's Burgess helps Socceroos to World Cup win

What they're saying

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Swansea City's Cameron Burgess helped Australia begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver. The 30-year-old defender was one of three centre-backs as the Socceroos remained resolute to post a clean sheet despite Turkey dominating the game with 71.7% possession and 30 shots on goal, eight on target. Watford's Nestory Irankunda scored in the first half before Connor Metcalfe added a second after the break.
— Yahoo Sports

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