- Jun 14
Australia shocks Turkey 2-0 in World Cup opener, Irankunda becomes youngest goalscorer
The Socceroos held firm and struck on counter-attacks to defeat Turkey 2-0 in their Group 4 World Cup opener, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda grabbing the first and Connor Metcalf adding the second.
- Jun 14
Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 in World Cup Group D opener as underdogs defy the odds
Australia produced the first major surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver despite being dominated in possession and shot count.
- Jun 1
Australia names youthful 26-man World Cup squad as Cristian Volpato switches allegiance from Italy
Coach Tony Popovic has named a daring 26-man Australia squad for the 2026 World Cup, headlined by former Italy youth international Cristian Volpato's last-minute switch and featuring 17 tournament debutants.
