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World Cup 2026: Australia stun Turkey after selection gamble pays off
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- Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on Saturday at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium thanks to a goal in each half by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
- Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 08:11Modified: 14/06/2026 - 09:15
- By: FRANCE 24 Nestory Irankunda runs to the Australia fans after putting his country ahead in the World Cup group game against Turkey.
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Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on Saturday at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium thanks to a goal in each half by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 08:11Modified: 14/06/2026 - 09:15
By: FRANCE 24 Nestory Irankunda runs to the Australia fans after putting his country ahead in the World Cup group game against Turkey. © Stu Forster, Getty Images via AFP Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off.
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