Socceroos secure 2-0 win over Turkey in World Cup opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Socceroos achieved a 2-0 victory against Turkey in their Group D World Cup match in Vancouver. Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring with a goal in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a well-executed end-to-end attack. His celebration, reminiscent of Tim Cahill, highlighted the team's confidence and energy. As Australia continues their World Cup campaign, the focus will now shift to their next match as they aim to build on this promising performance.
- •Nestory Irankunda scores the first goal in the 27th minute.
- •Mohamed Touré was encouraged to relax during the celebration.
- •The Socceroos are competing in Group D of the World Cup.
- •The match took place in Vancouver.
- 3:52 AMThe Guardian Sport — Socceroos’ Nestory Irankunda reflects on Australia’s stunning win over Turkey – video
"Nestory Irankunda said he had to tell Mohamed Touré to relax so he could finish his post-goal celebration after sending the Socceroos to a 2-0 upset victory over Turkey in their Group D World Cup match in Vancouver. Irankunda finished a brilliant end-to-end attack with a goal in the 27th minute, then ran to shadowbox the corner flag like former Socceroos champion Tim Cahill used to do. ‘It was a good goal in my opinion,’ Irankunda said. ‘I had to dedicate the celebration to Tim Cahill’ Socceroos stun Turkey as Australia’s youngsters shine in opening World Cup win Continue reading...
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