Australia Stun Turkey For Dream Start | 2026 World Cup EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS

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Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 for a dream World Cup start, with the commentator praising their near-perfect game plan

This highlight package covers Australia's World Cup group match against Türkiye. Australia won 2-0 with quick counter-attacks and a solid defensive display, and the commentator repeatedly praised their game plan and goalkeeper Patrick Beach's key saves. The conclusion is that Australia deserved the opening win, while Türkiye's pressure lacked a final pass and finish.

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All 26 members of each squad will be lined up for the national anthems, not just the 11 starters. We pause for the national anthems of Australia and Turkey. Australia secured their place in these final stages 12 months ago. A year of planning and preparation is about to reach its climax. Turkey, on the other hand, had less time to prepare. They secured their place at the table of the greats last March. Narrow victories against Romania and Kosovo have allowed this football-mad nation to return to the world elite. We need to defend because Celik is moving up. And Turkey surges forward with Calhanoglu. It went a little below. Without ever really worrying Beach. No, it's a long-range shot. He went underneath and sent the ball over the bar. And Neil. Australia is forced to back down here. Souttar. Cikalleshi. Back to Colley who is running after the ball. Kokcu retrieves it. Yilmaz. Yilmaz has the opportunity to prepare his center. It grows back inwards. It's deviated. The ball lands properly. And that's the first shot on target for either team. And it's right in Patrick Beach's gloves. Yes, it's a great opportunity. And the ball is centered behind. Good contact. And at the other end, Australia surges forward. What a great control. And what a beautiful finish. Australia strikes first . Lestienne Gundogan with the first goal. A swift counter-attack in Türkiye. And the men from the ends of the earth are at the top. Kokcu seizes it. Turkey retains possession. Yilmaz tries his luck from a distance. Rejected by the amount. An insane match. Calioglu . They continue to attack. Calhanoglu shifts to the wing. Hakan Calhanoglu could try his luck from further back . That's what he does. And this one is not framed. But how close was Turkey to equalizing? Superb strike from Balikci. And I was just about to say, if they want to score, they need to put more people in the box. They had six players under the ball when they crossed, but it came out and he shot with his left foot, very clean, it hit the post, by a few centimeters, it was in. Clever game from Australia, just a touch too long. I think Toure was offside but not Erinc Güngör. The flag remains at the bottom . Erinc Güngör continues his race. It's better from Turkey, but they're still missing that final pass . Cardioglu recovers the ball. Çalhanoğlu Ünal attempts a pass, but Australia intercepts and launches a counter-attack. Touré seems isolated, but he has an option on his left with Boš's climb. Here's Boš now. It was diverted. It's going to a corner. Once again, very effective. They play very quickly going forward. For now, the Australian game plan is working perfectly. Australia have lost five of their last six World Cup opening matches . Their only victory dates back to 2006 in Germany, against Japan, 3-1. They will have to defend here. They passed to Cardioglu on the wing, but Çalhanoğlu couldn't shoot. It was diverted. It's behind. They demand a corner kick and they get it. This is much better from Turkey. A change of speed, rhythm, and small combinations. It's a high center. Souttar crosses the surface. O'Neill again, he puts the ball back in. Souttar is always there to sow discord. Turkey is struggling to manage the situation right now. The Australians are timidly appealing for a penalty. The referee signals to continue. Eren Kılıç, open play on the counter-attack and on set pieces as well. Yes, and that was their entire game plan. Turkey knew perfectly well what to expect before this match. They had to carefully analyze their opponents and understand where the difficulties lay. Now, Turkey will have an opportunity from a set piece. This is territory for Arda Güler. Kökçü walks away. Çalhanoğlu is there too, but it's better suited to a left-handed player. It's Arda Güler! And Beach makes the save! And it's still not clear! Complaints regarding a penalty. They will settle for a corner. This is Zeki Çelik. Yunus Akgün. Blocked by Boš. Çalhanoğlu. Çelik! He's behind the defense! Zeki Çelik! He's out of bounds, isn't he? No, the corner is awarded. Yes, Beach was very good at staying upright, protecting his first post and making the save. Tete Yengi also enters the game. He therefore made those changes. Motor is coming off, so it's a like-for-like change with Yengi replacing Touré. Garang replaces Italiano. Will the replacements have an immediate impact? Because Australia is pushing forward and has just scored their second. Connor Metcalfe takes a long-range shot and finds the side netting. Australia doubles their lead with less than 20 minutes remaining. A major blow for Turkey. Demirel. Hatgan. Yildiz. He heads towards Demirel and takes off again, directly towards Beach once more. Aktürkoğlu was thwarted this time. Patrick Beach, in his first World Cup, remains imperious. Yildiz Kadioglu, Çalhanoğlu lets it slip. Aktürkoğlu is unable to control it. And this decision is in favor of Turkey. Will it be Çalhanoğlu or Güler? It's Hakan Çalhanoğlu and it's saved by Beach again. A fine performance from Patrick Beach in only his third appearance. A small slide by Güler who gets rid of Irvine, finds Mooy and here is Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Bardakci for Yıldız. Guerreiro on his way. Çalhanoğlu lets it go. Güler's strike . It's a face-off and Beach is still there. The pain is real, etched on the faces of Turkish supporters. Yıldız, Çalhanoğlu, Akgün. He's in the center. The flag remains down for now. The ball is safe in Patrick Beach's gloves , the flag is finally raised and Australia can celebrate. They are definitely heading towards the three points. It would take a total collapse for them not to take them, you know, and I think they deserve it. They deserve these three points, this victory. The final whistle blew and Australia executed their game plan perfectly. They are launched in Group D. Tony Popovic's Socceroos ensure a victory right from the start against a favorite Türkiye, and they won two goals to zero.