Australia, Turkey, Nestory Irankunda, Connor Metcalfe, Tony Popovic
14 June 2026
Australia stunned Turkey with a 2-0 win in Vancouver, moving level with the USMNT at the top of Group D. Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring before Connor Metcalfe sealed a major upset late on.
Tony Popovic’s side absorbed Turkey’s pressure and punished them on the break, with goalkeeper Patrick Beach making key saves. Turkey had 30 shots but lacked cutting edge, leaving their knockout hopes under early pressure.