Australia ambush Turkiye in Vancouver
June 15, 2026
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looked on. Australia were playing in their sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall.
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