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Nestory Irankunda scores in Australia’s World Cup win over Turkey

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Nestory Irankunda scores in Australia’s World Cup win over Turkey

Summary

Nestory Irankunda made history as the youngest scorer in World Cup history for Australia with a goal in their 2-0 victory against Turkey in Vancouver. The 20-year-old forward, who has a remarkable background as a former refugee from Tanzania, previously trained with Bayern Munich and has transitioned to Watford to secure playing time. His goal came in the 27th minute, showcasing his speed and power, marking a significant milestone in his career and for the Socceroos. Irankunda celebrated his goal by replicating Tim Cahill’s iconic celebration, highlighting his admiration for the Australian football legend.

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By the Numbers

•Irankunda scored Australia’s first goal against Turkey in Group D
•He is the first Socceroos player born outside Australia to score at a World Cup
•Irankunda left Bayern Munich to join Watford for more playing time
•He previously scored in World Cup qualifiers prior to the tournament
•Australia won their World Cup opener 2-0 against Turkey

Latest Updates

11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Irankunda goes from refugee camp to emulating Cahill at World Cup
7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
7:41 AMBBC Sport — Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream

What they're saying

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Nestory Irankunda was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania - but 20 years later he was scoring in the World Cup for Australia. His personal story, which included a stint on Bayern Munich's bench, reached its zenith in Vancouver on Saturday with the opening goal in the 2-0 win over Turkey.
— Yahoo Sports