SportsPublished: 14 June 2026 at 10:20
Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Australia defeated Turkey in their opening World Cup match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos' youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
Strong start
Australia kicked off their World Cup campaign with a convincing victory over Turkey. The match saw clinical finishing and solid defensive work from the Socceroos.
History made
A highlight of the game was the goal scored by 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda, who became the youngest Australian player to score in a World Cup tournament. His strike sealed the win and etched his name in the record books.
Turkey's efforts
Turkey fought hard but could not overcome Australia's lead. The result gives Australia a promising start in the group stage.
