Australia upsets Turkey to set up key Group D matchup vs. USA soccer

Australia pulled off an upset of Turkey, winning 2-0 and shaking up the expected hierarchy in Group D.

Australia vs Turkey Prediction: World Cup 2026 Preview & Best Bets

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D, Matchday 3 | June 13, 2026, 9:00 PM PT | BC Place, Vancouver, Canada | Watch live on Fox / Telemundo (USA) What’s at StakeBy the time Australia and Turkey meet on Matchday 3,
The New York Times

How Australia stunned Turkey in World Cup 2026 group match to move level with USA in Group D

Australia have beaten Turkey 2-0 in their opening 2026 World Cup match in Vancouver, Canada. Nestory Irankunda fired the Australians into the lead midway through the first half with a clinical finish after a direct counter-attack, before Connor Metcalfe ...

USMNT opponents Australia, Turkey meet with differing World Cup resumés

Despite different World Cup résumés, Australia and Turkey meet with USMNT clash in sight

Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage

Irankunda, Metcalfe capitalise on Australia's few chances Turkey dominate possession but fail to break down Australia's disciplined defence Result puts Australia second in Group D behind United States VANCOUVER,
Associated Press

Australia spoils Turkey’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Australia’s Nestory Irankunda (17) celebrates ...