Socceroos stun Turkey with famous World Cup win
The loftiest dreams of the Socceroos were realised with a stunning 2-0 victory in Vancouver.
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Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
‘A performance the world will notice’: Socceroos player ratings after World Cup win over Turkey
The Socceroos won their opening match over Turkey. Here are our player ratings from a special win in Vancouver.
Popovic made some massive calls. It’s fair to say they paid off
Questions over the Socceroos coach only grew once the team to play Turkey was announced on Sunday. The result justified every move.
Celebrations grow as Socceroos extend their lead
Australian fans celebrate after the Socceroos scored a second goal via Connor Metcalfe.
Socceroos fans in Melbourne's Federation Square
Fans are out for the World Cup opener against Turkiye.
Socceroos fans watch opening match in Sydney
Fans are out for the World Cup opener against Turkiye.
Australian fans prepare for World Cup opener
Australian fans are in high spirits on the streets of Vancouver as they prepare to cheer on the Socceroos in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Youth, wildcards and a banned pasta sauce: What you need to know about the Socceroos
Was your last Socceroos encounter that heart-breaking defeat to Argentina in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup? Here’s what to know about the 2026 team.
Young Turks: The $300m superstars the Socceroos must stop
Turkey have had plenty of top players over the years, but few genuine global stars. Suddenly, two have emerged at once, and they’re both 21 and dangerous.