AustraliavsTürkiye

Australia saw off Türkiye 2–0. Goalscorers — Australia: N. Irankunda 27', C. Metcalfe 75'.

Australia met Türkiye in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Vancouver Stadium in Vancouver on Sunday, June 14, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group D, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Türkiye go in ranked 22nd in the FIFA World Ranking to Australia's 27th — a gap of 5 places that is narrow enough that form, fitness and the occasion may matter more than seeding. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Australia of AFC against Türkiye of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Australia head to the 2026 World Cup seeking to build on their impressive round-of-16 appearance at the 2022 tournament, where the Socceroos captured the hearts of the nation with a run that reignited interest in football across the country. That campaign, which included a memorable group-stage victory over Denmark, demonstrated that Australian football has made significant strides in developing players capable of competing at the highest level.

Türkiye arrive at the 2026 World Cup ranked 22nd in the world and representing UEFA.

Australia: Australia have qualified for the World Cup six times: 1974, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

The match is scheduled at Vancouver Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 04:00 AM (12:00 AM ET).