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Nestory Irankunda stars in Australia's 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Nestory Irankunda stars in Australia's 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey

Summary

Nestory Irankunda played a crucial role in Australia's 2-0 victory against Turkey in their World Cup group match. The 20-year-old winger scored the opening goal in the 27th minute, with Connor Metcalfe adding a second half goal to secure the win. Coach Tony Popovic made significant changes to the lineup, opting for rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach over captain Mathew Ryan. The win marks Australia’s strong start in Group D, ahead of their upcoming match against co-hosts the United States. Irankunda expressed joy at the performance, stating it was a dream come true.

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By the Numbers

•Australia defeats Turkey 2-0 in World Cup group match on June 14.
•Irankunda scores first goal, Metcalfe adds another in the second half.
•Coach Popovic drops experienced players, including Mathew Ryan.
•Next match is against co-hosts the United States on June 16.
•Irankunda celebrates goal with a tribute to Tim Cahill.

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4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Australia's Irankunda revels in 'unreal' World Cup shock

What they're saying

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Nestory Irankunda called it "unreal" after the 20-year-old born in a refugee camp played a pivotal role in Australia's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey."We don't like to hear people talk about us because we're a great team," said Irankunda, who was born in a Tanzanian refugee camp before becoming Australian.
— Yahoo Sports

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