Australia HubThe Australian national team defeats Türkiye 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
What happened?
Australia secured a 2-0 win over Türkiye, with Nestory Irankunda scoring the first goal. Mathew Leckie extended the lead with a stunning strike.
Key players
Patrick Beach had 19 passes and a clean sheet, while Connor Metcalfe scored a goal and had 10 passes. Arda Guler had 3 shots on goal and 71 passes for Türkiye.
Match stats
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Nestory Irankunda | Australia | 1 |
| Mathew Leckie | Australia | 1 |
| Arda Guler | Türkiye | 0 |
The Australian team's formation was 5-4-1, while Türkiye played with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
What's next?
Australia will face their next opponent in the FIFA World Cup 2026, looking to build on their 2-0 win over Türkiye.
