Turkey Stunned by Australia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener
Vancouver. Turkey, returning to the FIFA World Cup after a 24-year interval, has been stunned by Australia in their first match. In the match held at BC Place in Vancouver under Group D, Turkey was defeated by 2-0 goals.
Nestory Irankunda gave Australia the lead in the 27th minute of the first half with an excellent goal on a counter-attack. No further goals were scored in the first half after that.
Australia played a defensive game in the second half. Although Turkey tried to make a comeback in the game, they could not break through Australia's defense. Meanwhile, in the 75th minute, Conor Metcalfe added another goal, ensuring the team's victory.
In another match of the group, America defeated Paraguay by 4-1 goals.
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