The win leaves Australia in the top two of the group, along with co-hosts the United States, who are currently top of the group with three points.
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Australia beat Turkey 2-0 in their Group D match at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday and collected three valuable points. The victory moved Australia into the top two of the group along with co-hosts the United States. The United States is top of the group with three points.
The United States defeated Paraguay in their first match. Nestor Irankunda scored on a counterattack in the 27th minute of the match at BC Palace in Vancouver. Paul Okan Eglstaler passed it.
Australia opened the scoring before Turkey's first solid attack of the match could be thwarted. Immediately after that, Abdulkerim Bardachi's powerful shot from 25 yards hit the post for Turkey. Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach made a great save in the process.
Connor Metcalfe scored the second goal in the 75th minute of the match and Australia strengthened their hold on the game. The result strengthens Australia's chances of reaching the knockout stage alongside the United States. Turkey finished third with zero points.
