Australia Beats Turkey 2-0 in World Cup 2026 Group Match
Australia upset Turkey 2-0 in a World Cup 2026 group game, with goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe, boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Irankunda opened the scoring in the 15th minute, putting Australia ahead.
Metcalfe sealed the win with a superb counter‑attack finish in the 78th minute. Turkey struggled with defensive lapses and failed to convert key chances.
Australia's disciplined tactics and effective wing play cemented the victory and moved them up the group standings.
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