Shock Start for Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia Defeats Türkiye 2-0

Türkiye’s National Football Team suffered a 2-0 defeat against Australia in its opening Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite creating several chances in Vancouver, Türkiye left the field without points.

Shock Start for Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia Defeats Türkiye 2-0
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Publish: 14.06.2026
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Türkiye’s National Football Team started the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Australia in their opening Group D match in Vancouver, Canada.

Played at BC Place Stadium, the match saw Australia take control in the first half. Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute, giving the Socceroos a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

Türkiye increased the pressure in the second half in search of an equalizer and created several promising opportunities through Arda Güler, İsmail Yüksek, and Zeki Çelik. In the 57th minute, Arda Güler’s free kick was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Patrick Beach. Beach was called into action again in the 72nd minute, denying Zeki Çelik from close range.

While Türkiye pushed forward, Australia capitalized on counterattacks. In the 75th minute, Connor Metcalfe struck from the edge of the penalty area to double Australia’s lead and effectively seal the result.

Neither side managed to alter the scoreline in the remaining minutes, and the match ended with a 2-0 victory for Australia. The result gave Australia three points in Group D, while Türkiye was left empty-handed in its opening fixture.

Under head coach Vincenzo Montella, Türkiye will now look to bounce back in its upcoming group-stage matches and keep its hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds alive.

Goals

  • 27′ Nestory Irankunda (Australia)
  • 75′ Connor Metcalfe (Australia)

Kaynak: Ihlas News Agency (IHA)

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