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Socceroos vs. Türkiye recap: Australia joins USMNT...
Key takeaways
- VANCOUVER -- The Socceroos have secured their first FIFA World Cup opening-game win since the "Golden Generation" of 2006.
- Tony Popovic's side shocked Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday, moving atop Group D alongside the United States.
- Re-live all the action from Vancouver below.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The USMNT and Australia both have three points atop Group D after the Socceroos' shock 2-0 over Türkiye on Saturday.
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