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Irankunda still buzzing after 'unreal' World Cup debut

Nestory Irankunda called it "unreal" after the 20-year-old born in a refugee camp played a pivotal role in Australia's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey.

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Tony Popovic admits selection gamble paid off after Australia's shock World Cup win

Australia coach Tony Popovic's gamble on youth paid off in his side's surprise ⁠2-0 win over Turkey in their World Cup opener on Saturday, as Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring and goalkeeper Patrick ‌Beach kept a superb clean sheet.

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World Cup Highlights: Brazil stumble, Scotland end win drought & Australia surprise

Brazil were the first former champions to take the field at the 2026 World Cup, but they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Morocco. The tournament’s third day also saw a historic point for Qatar, the end of a 36-year wait for Scotland, and a surprising Australia outclassing Turkey.

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Life's a Beach for Australia as goalkeeper justifies shock start to live the dream

Two days before Australia's opener against Turkey, a big call was being made by Socceroos' coach, Tony Popovic, that would send shockwaves through the country.

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Hot prospect Irankunda scores as Australia defeat Turkey in shock World Cup win

Making his competitive debut in goal for Australia, Patrick Beach produced a man-of-the-match performance as the Socceroos avoided a fifth consecutive defeat in a FIFA World Cup (WC) opener with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver.

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The 2005 generation: Can a new wave of exciting talent lead Turkey to the top?

When Turkey last took part in a World Cup, in 2002, current stars Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz had not even been born. Twenty-four years later, they are now carrying the hopes of an entire nation on their shoulders, joined by a third talent from the same year, Can Uzun. Three players born in 2005, all playing for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

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World Cup LIVE: Australia put in fine defensive display to see off Turkey in Group D

After a thrilling opening two days at the World Cup, where each host nation got their tournaments up and running, day three promises more drama with further Group B action plus the small matter of five-time champions Brazil in late-night play.

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Australia to face 'emotional' Turkey ending 24-year wait for World Cup glory

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella want his players to keep their emotions in ⁠check and make the country proud when they play their first World Cup match in 24 years against Australia in Vancouver ‌on Saturday.

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Socceroos coach Popovic extends contract through to 2027 Asian Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year.

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The pressure is on Turkey and not us: Socceroo Degenek

The weight of expectations will be on ⁠Turkey's shoulders when they return to the World Cup after 24 years for ‌their Group D opener against Australia, Socceroos defender Milos ‌Degenek said this week.

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Get to know all 26 members of the Socceroos World Cup squad

26 men will have the hopes and dreams of 27 million Aussies on their shoulders when they face Turkey, USA and Paraguay over the next fortnight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Our predicted Socceroos World Cup XI

Tony Popovic is taking 26 men to Vancouver, Seattle, Santa Clara and then hopefully elsewhere around the three host nations. Here's who we expect to be starting the opening match against Turkey on June 14 (AEST).

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Iran players granted visas from US to partake in World Cup

Iran's football squad have been granted visas to enter the United Sates so they can play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed Friday.

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Iran head to 2026 World Cup with convincing friendly victory against Mali in Turkey

Iran will head off to their World Cup base this weekend ⁠with a spring in their step after beating Mali 2-0 in a friendly in Turkey on Thursday, ‌even if some uncertainty still clouds their participation in the tournament.

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Iran to play World Cup warm-up in Egypt behind closed doors before heading to Mexico

Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on ⁠Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday, the Iranian FA (FFIRI) said on Wednesday.

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Guler and Yildiz star as Turkey release first World Cup squad after 24-year wait

Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella released his final 26-man squad for the country's first FIFA World Cup since 2002, with Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz the headliners.

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Forward Shahriyar Moghanlou called up to Iran's preliminary World Cup squad

Striker Shahriyar Moghanlou has been called up to Iran's preliminary squad ⁠for the World Cup and will join the other 30 players at their pre-tournament training ‌camp in Turkey, the team said on Thursday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Arda Turan on coaching Shakhtar, playing with Messi & Turkey's World Cup hopes

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan was regarded as one of the finest footballers Turkey have ever produced. After coming through the ranks at Galatasaray and being named club captain at just 21, Turan moved to Spain, where he played an integral role in winning LaLiga titles with both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. A gorgeous footballer blessed with so much natural ability, he also made 100 appearances for his country, becoming the sixth-most capped player in their history.

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Winners and Losers: York City seal remarkable promotion, Fenerbahce humiliated in Turkey

A spectacular weekend saw York City secure promotion to League Two in England in spectacular fashion, Manchester City and Federico Dimarco make history, Fenerbahce suffer a humiliating defeat to arch-rivals Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, and more!

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Turkey's Istanbul Park to return to Formula 1 calendar for at least 5 years from 2027

Turkey's Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula 1 ⁠calendar from 2027 for at least five years, the Turkish presidency said on Friday, marking the ‌culmination of Turkey's years-long campaign to return to the sport.

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Winners and Losers: Italy miss out on World Cup again as Gyokeres delivers for Sweden

The final week of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided not only answers, but also tears. Fans of the Czech Republic, Sweden or Turkey may have wept with happiness, while the bitterness of Poland's defeat can at most be dampened by the fact that there are even bigger teams in the defeated group.

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Turkey seal spot at World Cup for first time in 24 years with scrappy win at Kosovo

Turkey qualified for the FIFA World Cup (FWC) for the first time since 2002 courtesy of their narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina, their fourth victory in four meetings with the Balkan nation.

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Determined Montella says his players are 'real men' as Turkey prepare for Kosovo decider

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella described his players as 'real men' as he prepares for Tuesday's ⁠World Cup qualifying playoff final away in Kosovo.

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'One last game': Calhanoglu and Turkey longing for first World Cup since 2002

24 years after their miraculous third-place finish in Japan and South Korea, Turkey are on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup and ending a long wait. One of the team's key pieces is midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who's made it clear that qualifying for the World Cup is his only goal.