Turkey Stunned by Australia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener

Vancouver. Turkey, returning to the FIFA World Cup after a 24-year interval, has been stunned by Australia in their first match. In the match held at BC Place in Vancouver under Group D, Turkey was defeated by 2-0 goals.

Nestory Irankunda gave Australia the lead in the 27th minute of the first half with an excellent goal on a counter-attack. No further goals were scored in the first half after that.