Our National Team Gets Off to a Poor Start in the World Cup | Australia vs. Turkey Match Result: 2-0
In the first match of Group D at the 2026 World Cup, our National Team lost to Australia with a score of 2-0. In our first match at the major tournament in 24 years under Montella’s leadership, our National Team was unable to prevent goals by Irankunda in the 27th minute and Connor Metcalfe in the 75th minute, leaving the field with a loss.
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Played at BC Place in Vancouver, the match—which ended with Australia leading 1-0 at halftime—saw Australia’s goals scored by Nestory Irankunda in the 27th minute and Connor Metcalfe in the 75th minute.
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Following the first matches in the group stage, the U.S. and Australia each secured three points, while Turkey and Paraguay failed to earn any points.
Kenan Yıldız entered the game in the second half
Trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Turkish National Team’s head coach Vincenzo Montella began the second half with a substitution. Montella sent Kenan Yıldız onto the field in the 46th minute to replace Barış Alper Yılmaz.
Two water breaks were called
The first water break of the match was called in the 22nd minute. During the break, as songs played in the stadium, the head coaches gave their players new instructions. The second water break of the match was called in the 68th minute. It was announced that 52,497 people watched the match at BC Place.
