Key facts
- Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup Group D opener.
- Nestory Irankunda scored the first goal in the 27th minute.
- Connor Metcalfe scored the second goal in the 75th minute.
- Australia's goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves.
- This marks Turkey's first World Cup appearance in 24 years.
Australia began its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey, who were making their first appearance in 24 years. Nestory Irankunda broke the deadlock in the 27th minute with a low shot. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos. Connor Metcalfe doubled Australia's lead in the 75th minute following a turnover. The result places Australia second in Group D behind the United States.