Socceroos vs. Türkiye recap: Australia joins USMNT...

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Australia stunned Türkiye 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, claiming three points and joining the USMNT at the top of Group D. The Socceroos' decisive victory marks an unexpectedly strong start in a competitive group, with both teams now level on points after the opening round of matches. The result reshapes early tournament dynamics as Group D takes shape.