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Australia Vs Turkiye In Pics, FIFA World Cup 2026: See The Best Photos From Group D Match

Australia Vs Türkiye, FIFA World Cup 2026 Photos: Australia will take on Haiti in the second match of Group D, with the United States winning the group opener against Paraguay by 4-1. The Australian team is known for a strong physical game and set-piece threat, while Turkey has a star in the form of Arda Guler and have more technical and attacking flair. Turkey arrive in this World Cup after a long haul and have momentum on their side, while the Aussies, who are known for their resilience, won't be pushovers, which makes it one of the more entertaining opening fixtures. Both teams have faced each other twice previously in International Friendlies, with Turkiye holding a clear edge over the Aussies, including a dominating 4-1 victory.

Australia's Nestory Irankunda (17) sends the ball into the net for the first goal of the match during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, Canada, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Emma Peterson
Turkey fans show their support before Turkey takes on Australia during a World Cup Group D soccer match, in Vancouver, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Turkey fans show their support before Turkey takes on Australia during a World Cup Group D soccer match, in Vancouver, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
Australian players warm up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Australian players warm up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Australia's Jackson Irvine warms up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Australia's Jackson Irvine warms up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Australia players pose for a team photo prior to the first half of their World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Australia players pose for a team photo prior to the first half of their World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP
Turkey starting eleven pose for a photo before the first half of their World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Turkey starting eleven pose for a photo before the first half of their World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
Turkey's Orkun Kokcu (6) challenges for the ball with Australia's Aiden O'Neill (13) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Turkey's Orkun Kokcu (6) challenges for the ball with Australia's Aiden O'Neill (13) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Turkey's Arda Guler (8) controls the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Turkey's Arda Guler (8) controls the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir (23) leaps for the ball over teammates Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz (21) and Turkey's Ismail Yuksek (16) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, Canada, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir (23) leaps for the ball over teammates Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz (21) and Turkey's Ismail Yuksek (16) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, Canada, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Emma Peterson
Australia's Mohamed Toure (9) and Turkey's Abdulkerim Bardakci (14) express themselves to each other for a play during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Australia's Mohamed Toure (9) and Turkey's Abdulkerim Bardakci (14) express themselves to each other for a play during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum
Australia's Nestory Irankunda, center, celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Australia's Nestory Irankunda, center, celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Australia head coach Tony Popovic gestures during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Australia head coach Tony Popovic gestures during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
A toy kangaroo flies through smoke from a flare as fans celebrate in Sydney, Sunday, June 14, 2026, after an Australian goal against Turkey in their World Cup Group D soccer match.
A toy kangaroo flies through smoke from a flare as fans celebrate in Sydney, Sunday, June 14, 2026, after an Australian goal against Turkey in their World Cup Group D soccer match. AP Photo/Rick Rycroft
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