Pemain-pemain Muda Menggendong Australia
Australia membuka perjalanan di Piala Dunia 2026 dengan melawan Turki. Kedua tim yang berada di Grup D itu bertanding di BC Place, Vancouver, Minggu (14/6/2026) siang WIB.
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Nestory Irankunda Anak Pengungsi Bikin Sejarah di Piala Dunia
Australia meraih kemenangan pada matchday pertama Piala Dunia 2026, Minggu (14/6). The Socceroos menaklukkan Turki 2-0 di BC Place Vancouver.
Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup
VANCOUVER, June 14 : Australia combined defensive discipline with clinical finishing to secure a 2-0 victory over Turkey at BC Place, upsetting their more fancied opponents as coach Tony Popovic praised his side's grit and organisation.
Australia's Popovic puts faith in youth to upset Turkey
VANCOUVER, June 13 : Australia coach Tony Popovic's gamble on youth paid off in his side's surprise 2-0 win over Turkey in their World Cup opener on Saturday, as Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring and goalkeeper Patrick Beach kept a superb clean sheet.
Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkiye's return to World Cup stage
VANCOUVER: Australia spoiled Turkiye's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday (Jun 13), courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
Australia open World Cup campaign with clinical victory against Turkey
Australia provided the surprise result so far of the 2026 World Cup as they began their Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver.
Australia spoils Turkiye’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory
VANCOUVER: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looked on. Australia was playing in its sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall. Turkiye reached the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup but then missed five straight tournaments before qualifying this year by beating Kosovo in a playoff. Irankunda broke through for the Socceroos in the 27th minute with a low shot while pursued by three defenders.
Guler to lead Turkey on World Cup return against Australia
VANCOUVER, June 13 : Arda Guler will take on the role of playmaker for Turkey as they return to the World Cup after a 24-year absence when they face Australia in their opening Group D match at BC Place on Saturday.