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Socceroos Defeat Türkiye 2-0, Join USMNT Atop Group D Standings

Australia's 2-0 victory over Türkiye on Saturday puts them in joint first place in Group D with the USMNT, with both teams now having three points.

·Jun 14, 2026·via ESPN
Socceroos Defeat Türkiye 2-0, Join USMNT Atop Group D Standings

VANCOUVER -- The Socceroos have secured their first FIFA World Cup opening-game win since the "Golden Generation" of 2006.

Tony Popovic's side shocked Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday, moving atop Group D alongside the United States .

Re-live all the action from Vancouver below.

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_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49055324/socceroos-vs-turkiye-live-australias-opening-2026-world-cup-match)._

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