Australia gave one of the first bells of the 2026 World Cup by beating Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver and adding its first three points in Group D, where it is in second position, behind the United States on goal difference.
The Turkish team arrived with high expectations and a good part of their trust placed in the talent of Arda Güler. However, it was the Australians who struck first with a goal from Nestory Irankunda in the 27th minute.
In the second half, Turkey took center stage, controlled the ball for longer and generated the most dangerous attacks, but found an orderly Australian defense and a decisive goalkeeper, keys to maintaining the advantage.
When the European team was going through its best moment in the match, Australia found space and sealed the match in the 75th minute with a score by Connor Metcalfe, ensuring a victory that allows it to start the World Cup with confidence and leaving Turkey forced to react in its next matches.
This is how Group D goes