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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.