14.06.2026 09:01
The National Football Team started the tournament without any points after losing 2-0 to Australia in the first match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Turkish National Football Team faced Australia in the first match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, Canada. The match, played at BC Place Stadium, ended with Australia winning 2-0.
AUSTRALIA TOOK THE LEAD
The first serious opportunity came in the 26th minute. Barış Alper Yılmaz, receiving the ball on the left wing, crossed into the penalty area, and Arda Güler struck it first time, but the ball was caught by the goalkeeper. In the return of this position, Australia found the goal. In the 27th minute, Irankunda, moving onto a long pass from the defense, bypassed Merih Demiral and faced the goalkeeper. His low shot found the back of the net.
WE CAME CLOSE TO A GOAL BUT FAILED
In the 30th minute, Turkey came very close to scoring. The ball, which the Australian defense tried to clear, fell to Abdülkerim Bardakcı outside the penalty area. His powerful shot, which the goalkeeper also touched, hit the post and bounced back into play.
ARDA'S FREE KICK SAVED BY THE GOALIE
In the 56th minute, goalkeeper Patrick Beach denied Arda Güler's free kick. İsmail Yüksek failed to convert the rebound.
THE LEAD DOUBLED
Australia doubled their lead in the 75th minute. Metcalfe, receiving the ball for Australia, struck powerfully from outside the penalty area, and the ball went into the net from the corner.
THE CRESCENT-STARS STARTED WITH A LOSS
No further goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and Australia won the game. With this result, Australia started the World Cup with 3 points. Our crescent-star team, after participating in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years, failed to earn a point in the opening match. In the next round of the group, the Turkish National Football Team will face Paraguay. Australia will compete for 3 points against the USA.