Vancouver, June 14 -- Australian football team's manager Tony Popovic said that the team is "delighted" with their stunning 2-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 win over Turkey, but they need to start thinking about "next challenge' as they face hosts USA on June 19.

Australia opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkey on Saturday (local time), powered by a record-breaking goal from teenager Nestory Irankunda and an impressive goalkeeping performance from debutant Patrick Beach.

After the match, Popovic was pleased with Australia's performance and result, pointing to a stronger first-half display compared to their recent friendlies, which included a 1-1 draw against Switzerland earlier in June and a 0-1 loss to Mexico...