The Australia national football team Socceroos have made a stunning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Turkey 2-0 in their opening match in Vancouver, Canada. Nestory Irankunda fired the Australians into the lead midway through the first half with a clinical finish after a direct counter-attack. Connor Metcalfe doubled their lead in the 75th minute with a low, powerful strike from outside the box. The win moves the Socceroos level with the United States on three points at the top of Group D. Australia's manager, Vincenzo Montella, had warned Turkey about the dangers of getting sucked into the Socceroos' way of playing, but they failed to heed the warning. The Socceroos will now face the USMNT in Seattle on Friday, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Nestory Irankunda, a 20-year-old winger, was the star of the show for Australia, with his pace and skill causing problems for the Turkish defense all game. His goal was beautifully straightforward, with Paul Okon-Engstler chipping the ball forward and Irankunda finishing clinically. The Socceroos' supporters in Vancouver were ecstatic, and they will be hoping their team can build on this impressive win. The USMNT, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from their 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay, and the match in Seattle promises to be a real test for both teams. Australia's next match is against the USMNT, while Turkey will face Paraguay in Santa Clara. The Socceroos' win has set up a fascinating showdown in Group D, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the next round of matches.