Socceroos overturn Turkey with clinical counters and stout defence to win 2-0
Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup 2026 group clash, with an early goal from Irankunda and a late clincher by Metcalfe. The Socceroos defended superbly and hit on the counter, despite Turkey’s heavy shot tally (around 30 attempts averaging 1.33 xG). The performance, praised as potentially Australia’s best World Cup showing under coach Tony Popovic, secures three points and strengthens their knockout-stage hopes.
