2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass
Summary
Australia beat Turkiye 2-0 in their first match of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Australia’s goalkeeper Patrick Beach made many important saves, helping his team win despite Turkiye controlling much of the game.Key Facts
- Australia scored two goals, by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
- Turkiye returned to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years but lost their opening match.
- Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves and was key to the win.
- Australia’s coach Tony Popovic chose a surprising starting lineup, leaving out some experienced players.
- Paul Okon-Engstler, a young Australian midfielder, helped set up the first goal.
- Turkiye had strong players from Europe’s Champions League but couldn’t score.
- This is Australia’s sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall appearance.
- Group D also includes the United States and Paraguay; the US won their opening match against Paraguay 4-1.
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