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Australia vs Türkiye finished 2-0 to Australia at full time in Group D at BC Place in Vancouver. Nestory Irankunda scored in the 27th minute, and Connor Metcalfe added the second goal in the 75th minute. Australia moved to three points, while Türkiye opened the group with zero points.

The ESPN feed closed at full time after 90+6. Yunus Akgun received Türkiye’s only listed yellow card in the 86th minute.

Group D · Match 6 · Live Score

Australia

FIFA #27

VS

00:00 ET · 14 JUN 2026

BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver)

Turkey

FIFA #25

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Australia vs Turkey Live Score

Full time: Australia 2-0 Türkiye. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for Australia.

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Match Commentary

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Live Match Stats

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Lineups

Official starting lineups are usually confirmed close to kickoff. Projected lineups and team news continue in the report below.

Head To Head

Head-to-head notes, recent meetings, and match outlook are included in the editorial report below the live score card.

Australia vs Turkey is Match 6 of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the second Group D game after USA vs Paraguay. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at BC Place Vancouver, with local kickoff at 21:00 in Vancouver and 00:00 ET on June 14. It brings Australia’s sixth straight World Cup campaign against a Turkey side returning to the finals for the first time since 2002. FWCTimes will track live score, commentary, stats, lineups, H2H, and match-report updates from kickoff.

Australia enter with Tony Popovic still working toward the final 26-player squad after a train-on camp in Florida. Turkey arrive with a 35-man provisional squad under Vincenzo Montella, led by Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Hakan Calhanoglu. FIFA ranks Turkey slightly above Australia, but the gap is narrow enough for this to feel like a true Group D swing match. The winner can put pressure on USA and Paraguay before the second round of fixtures.

Australia vs Turkey Match Preview

Australia will want the match to stay physical, organised, and direct. Popovic can lean on a defensive core built around Harry Souttar, Kye Rowles, and Alessandro Circati, then ask midfielders to fight for second balls. The Socceroos do not need to dominate possession to create pressure. They need set pieces, wide delivery, and quick support around the striker.

Turkey bring more individual creativity between the lines. Montella’s side has Guler as the key technician, Yildiz as a dangerous wide threat, and Calhanoglu as the organiser from deeper midfield. Turkey also have proof of knockout pressure after coming through the UEFA play-offs with narrow wins. If they move the ball quickly around Australia’s block, they can make the Socceroos defend facing their own goal.

Australia vs Turkey Stats and Form

The live stats panel will remain at zero until kickoff. Once the match starts, the widget will update possession, shots, corners, fouls, cards, passes, and pass accuracy. Pre-match data still gives the fixture a useful frame. Australia sit at FIFA ranking #27, while Turkey are listed at #25 on the official ranking page.

Australia’s main story is continuity at the World Cup. FIFA notes that the Socceroos are competing at the global finals for a sixth consecutive edition. Turkey’s story is a return after a 24-year wait, since their 2002 run to third place. That makes the opener a test of Australian tournament resilience against Turkish technical quality.

Australia Team News

Australia have not yet confirmed their final 26-player squad. FIFA reported that eight players joined a pre-World Cup camp in Florida and that Popovic would name the final group on June 1. Mathew Leckie and Harry Souttar were among the names connected to that train-on group, while senior options such as Mat Ryan, Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, Mitchell Duke, and Craig Goodwin remain central to squad planning. Final selection details are yet to be confirmed.

Australia’s projected shape depends on how much risk Popovic wants from the wide areas. A 4-2-3-1 protects the centre and still gives Goodwin or Leckie crossing roles. Irvine’s leadership matters because Turkey can overload midfield through Calhanoglu and Guler. Official starters will replace projected names inside the Lineups tab on matchday.

Turkey Team News

Turkey are working from Montella’s 35-man provisional World Cup squad. FIFA highlighted Guler and Yildiz as headline names, with Calhanoglu, Kerem Akturkoglu, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Orkun Kokcu, Ismail Yuksek, Ferdi Kadioglu, Merih Demiral, and Zeki Celik also in the wider group. The final 26-player squad remains yet to be confirmed. Turkey’s attacking depth gives Montella several ways to build the front line.

Montella usually has enough flexibility to move between patient possession and direct attacks. Calhanoglu can dictate tempo from deeper areas, while Guler can receive between lines. Yildiz gives Turkey a one-v-one threat from the left. If Australia defend too deep, Turkey’s set-piece delivery and long-range shooting become a major concern.

Projected Lineups

These lineups are projected from current squad information and tactical fit. They are not official team sheets. Confirmed XIs usually arrive closer to kickoff, so the widget will update when matchday teams are released. Any late injury or selection change should be treated as yet to be confirmed until then.

Head to Head Record

Australia and Turkey have never met at a FIFA World Cup. Football Australia’s opposition spotlight notes that their last meetings came in a two-match friendly series in 2004. Turkey won both games, first 3-1 and then 1-0. That gives Turkey the tracked H2H edge before Vancouver.

The record is useful but old. Australia have changed confederations, World Cup habits, and squad profile since those 2004 matches. Turkey have also rebuilt after a long absence from the tournament. Current squad rhythm mattered more than the old friendly scores, and Australia changed the series with a 2-0 World Cup win.

Key Players to Watch

Australia – Harry Souttar

Souttar gives Australia a major set-piece weapon and defensive anchor. He can attack crosses, clear pressure, and help Australia keep the match physical. Turkey will try to drag him away from central areas with clever movement. His aerial duel with Turkey’s forwards could shape both boxes.

Australia – Jackson Irvine

Irvine gives Australia leadership and midfield bite. He can press, arrive late, and help the Socceroos compete for second balls. Australia need that work because Turkey’s midfield can move the ball quickly. If Irvine breaks up attacks early, Australia can keep the game in their preferred rhythm.

Turkey – Arda Guler

Guler is the player Australia must deny between the lines. He can receive under pressure, create shooting angles, and slide passes behind full-backs. Turkey become harder to predict when he gets repeated touches. Australia’s midfield screen has to stay close without giving away cheap free kicks.

Turkey – Hakan Calhanoglu

Calhanoglu controls Turkey’s tempo from midfield. His passing range can switch attacks before Australia reset their block. He also gives Turkey set-piece threat from distance. If Australia allow him time, Turkey can turn slow possession into dangerous territory.

Live Stream and Match Coverage

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Group D Standings

Group D includes USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. USA and Paraguay open the group before Australia and Turkey meet in Vancouver. The winner of this match can take early control of the chase for a Round of 32 place. A draw would leave the group tight before the second fixtures.

Track the full World Cup standings as Group D updates through the tournament.

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