Last Updated on June 17, 2026
In their opening game of the World Cup, Australia secured a 2-0 victory at Vancouver Stadium over Türkiye. The match saw a 1-0 scoreline at halftime before Australia clinched the win.
The match was goalless until Australia took the lead in the 27th minute through Nestory Irankunda, with an assist by Paul Okon-Engstler.
The next World Cup games for Australia are United States on 19 June and Paraguay on 26 June. Türkiye play Paraguay on 20 June and United States on 26 June.
It took until the 75th minute before Connor Metcalfe increased the lead.