Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14am on 14 Jun 2026,Sunday Sports
Australia produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by beating Turkey 2-0 in their Group D opener. Coach Tony Popovic's bold selection decisions proved successful as several young players delivered outstanding performances. Nestory Irankunda gave the Socceroos the lead in the first half after a quick counterattack, while Connor Metcalfe sealed the victory with a long-range strike after the break. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach also starred with a series of crucial saves as Turkey dominated possession but failed to score. The victory gives Australia a strong start to its World Cup campaign and boosts its hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
