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Namibia: Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off – Sport

Namibia: Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off – Sport

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Published on 2026-06-14 06:46:49

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic’s bold selection gamble paid off.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves to help secure a famous Australian victory at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium.

Australia coach Popovic had pulled off a massive shock in his starting line-up, dropping experienced captain and goalkeeper Maty Ryan…

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