Australia secured a 2-0 victory over Turkiye in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spoiling Turkiye's return to the tournament for the first time since 2002. The match took place on June 14, 2026, at a venue yet to be confirmed by official sources.
Goals were scored by two Australian players in the first half, with the first coming from a set piece and the second from a counter-attack. Turkiye struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Australian defense.
This result puts Australia in a strong position in Group D, while Turkiye will need to recover in their next match to keep their knockout stage hopes alive. The exact goal scorers and match statistics are pending official confirmation from FIFA.
