(Video) Australia vs Turkey: Nestory Irankunda Fires the Socceroos Ahead at World Cup 2026
Australia defeated Turkey in a Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Vancouver. Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal, helping Australia join the United States at the top of their group.
Why it matters
This match is a significant development in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, impacting the standings for the Round of 16 qualification.
(Video) Australia vs Turkey: All Goals from the Group D Match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D springs into action with a key clash between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver. Following the United States victory over Paraguay, both teams are looking to kick off their campaign with a win that puts them in the fight for the top spot and takes a major step toward the Round of 16. Group D action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with a key clash between Australia and Turkey, two teams hoping to make a strong start in a group where the United States had already defeated Paraguay 4-1.
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