Australia's footballers won their opening match at the 2026 World Cup in Group D against Turkey 2:0 on Sunday, June 14. The match was played in Vancouver, and the "Socceroos" secured the win thanks to goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. teraz.sk ↗
Turkey returned to the World Cup after 24 years, but the outcome did not go their way. According to available information, the team built around Hakan Calhanoglu and Arda Güler had control of the game but was unable to convert it into a goal. Several foreign sources highlighted the efficiency of the Australians, who made the most of their chances and, following a solid defensive performance, picked up their first three points. teraz.sk ↗
After his precise finish, Irankunda also entered the tournament's list of scorers, as did Metcalfe. In the scoring table after the third day of matches, several players featured with one goal, while American forward Folarin Balogun led with two precise strikes. The match between Australia and Turkey was part of the opening phase of Group D. sport.sk ↗
Australia will play their next match on Friday, June 19, in Seattle against the host nation, the USA, kicking off at 21:00 CEST. Following its unsuccessful start to the tournament, Turkey will be looking for points in the remaining group matches. hnonline.sk ↗
Australia beat Turkey, Irankunda and Metcalfe scored the winning goals
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MS26 vo futbale: Poradie strelcov po treťom hracom dni
teraz.sk
| 08:29 14.06.
Skóroval už aj hviezdny Vinícius. Tabuľku strelcov na MS 2026 zatiaľ vedie americký útočník
sport.sk
| 08:25 14.06.
Fußball-WM: WM-Fehlstart für die Türkei: 0:2 gegen Australien
Tagesspiegel
| 07:58 14.06.
Schock für Güler & Co.: Verzweifelte Türken prallen an australischem Beton ab
n-tv
| 07:57 14.06.
Beach-show: hiába a 30 török lövés, ausztrál bravúrral indult a világbajnokság
Index.hu
| 07:57 14.06.
Effizientes Australien vermasselt der Türkei ihr WM-Comeback
Der Standard
| 08:24 14.06.
Futbalisti Austrálie zvíťazili nad Tureckom 2:0
teraz.sk
| 08:26 14.06.
Fotbalisté Turecka při návratu na MS podlehli Austrálii 0:2. Irankunda má rekord
denik.cz
| 08:14 14.06.
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