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    Match 5 · Group D · Matchday 1

    AustraliaAustralia
    2 : 0
    Full-time
    TurkeyTurkey
    • N. Irankunda27'
    • C. Metcalfe75'
    Goals

      Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM ET

      BC Place, Vancouver

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      Match events

      AustraliaMinTurkey
      • N. Irankunda(assist: P. Okon-Engstler)
        27'
      • 46'
        ▲ K. Yildiz·▼ B. Yilmaz
      • ▲ N. Velupillay·▼ N. Irankunda
        61'
      • 62'
        ▲ Y. Akgun·▼ O. Kokcu
      • ▲ J. Geria·▼ J. Italiano
        74'
      • ▲ T. Yengi·▼ M. Toure
        74'
      • C. Metcalfe
        75'
      • 81'
        ▲ M. Muldur·▼ Z. Celik
      • 81'
        ▲ S. Ozcan·▼ I. Yuksek
      • ▲ A. Behich·▼ J. Bos
        84'
      • ▲ J. Irvine·▼ P. Okon-Engstler
        84'
      • 85'
        ▲ D. Gul·▼ K. Akturkoglu
      • 86'
        Yunus AkgünYellow card

      Group D standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1United StatesUnited States320146
      2AustraliaAustralia311104
      3ParaguayParaguay3111-24
      4TurkeyTurkey3102-23
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      What each team needs

      AustraliaAustralia

      A win in their opening match would put Australia in a strong position to advance from Group D.

      TurkeyTurkey

      An opening win over Australia would be a major statement and strengthen Turkey's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatAustraliaTurkey
      FIFA Ranking2429
      World Cup Titles00
      World Cup Appearances73
      Best WC FinishRound of 16 (2022)Third place (2002)
      ManagerTony PopovicVincenzo Montella
      How They QualifiedAFC 3rd Round — Group B runners-upUEFA Playoff Path C winner
      2022 World CupRound of 16 — lost to ArgentinaDid not qualify
      CaptainMathew RyanHakan Çalhanoğlu

      Prediction

      Australia 1 — 1 Turkey

      Both teams are closely ranked (24th vs 29th). A tight match is expected.

      Match facts

      Australia have appeared at 7 World Cups. Turkey have appeared at 3.
      Australia are ranked 24th in the world. Turkey are ranked 29th.
      This match takes place at BC Place, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

      How to watch

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      BC Place · Vancouver · Capacity: 54,500

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