Socceroos Strike: Australia See Off Turkiye 2-0

Updated 17 June 2026.

Australia vs Türkiye at World Cup 2026 finished 2-0 to Australia, with Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe on target as the Socceroos made a strong start to Group D. Irankunda struck first on 27 minutes and Metcalfe added the second on 75, a controlled, disciplined display that left Türkiye chasing the game and pointless after the opening round.

How Australia saw off Türkiye

Australia took the lead through the highly-rated Nestory Irankunda on 27 minutes and never looked back. Türkiye, fancied by some as a group dark horse, struggled to break down a well-organised Socceroos side and rarely threatened a way back into the game.

Connor Metcalfe made sure of it on 75 minutes, finishing to seal a 2-0 win and a clean sheet. It was the kind of efficient, no-nonsense performance Australia have built tournament runs on before, and it put them right in contention in Group D.

What it means for Group D

The win lifted Australia level with the United States on three points at the top of Group D, with Türkiye and Paraguay both still searching for their first. Goal difference could be decisive here, and a 2-0 win is a solid base. Track the group on our standings page.

What is next

Both sides return to Group D action, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. See the day’s full rundown in our World Cup 2026 June 13 round-up and the complete World Cup 2026 guide.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score in Australia vs Türkiye?

Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group D match on 13 June, with goals from Nestory Irankunda (27′) and Connor Metcalfe (75′).

Who scored for Australia against Türkiye?

Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring on 27 minutes and Connor Metcalfe added the second on 75 as Australia won 2-0 to start Group D with three points.

Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D.