Australia stun Turkey 2-0 in World Cup after selection gamble pays off
Australia produced an inspired peformance to beat Turkey 2-0 in the group phase of the World Cup on Saturday...
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Australia secured a surprise 2-0 victory over Turkey in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D opener, thanks to a bold selection strategy by coach Tony Popovic.
- Rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach made crucial saves, helping to secure the win.
- Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal, set up by 21-year-old midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler.
- The victory was achieved with a starting lineup featuring 10 World Cup debutants, including the dropped captain Maty Ryan.
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