The second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is being played between Australia and Turkey in Group 'D' on Sunday.
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Australia took a 2-0 lead over Turkey in the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. Connor Metcalfe scored the second goal in the 75th minute of the match.
With this, Australia has strengthened its grip on the match. Australia had scored the first goal in the 27th minute of the match being held in Vancouver.
Australia took a 1-goal lead against Turkey in the first half of the ongoing match. Australia's Nestor Irankunda (17) scored the goal, shocking Turkey, who had almost 69 percent of the ball possession. He was passed by Paul Okan Eglstaler. Australia opened the scoring before Turkey's first solid attack of the match could be defeated. Then, Abdulkerim Bardachi's hard shot from 25 yards hit the post for Turkey. During that, Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach made a beautiful save . The United States is at the top of this group with three points. The United States defeated Paraguay in its first match.
Australia, which qualified for the FIFA World Cup under the Asian continent, has lost five of its first six matches in the World Cup so far. The last time it won was in 1974. Australia also has the worst record of losing in the World Cup, losing 10 of its 17 matches since 2006.
