New Delhi, June 14 -- Australia scripted an impressive 2-0 win over Turkey in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener in Vancouver on Saturday. Young forward Nestory Irankuda gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute.

Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler lofted a long ball over Turkey's backline, and Nestory did the rest of the job as he ran past Turkey's defense to score the goal with an excellent first touch. By doing so, he became Australia's youngest-ever FIFA World Cup goal-scorer.

The Socceroos then doubled their lead in the 74th minute, with Connor Metcalfe smashing it from 20 yards out with a low left-footed strike.

Australia coach Popovic had pulled off a massive shock in his starting line-up, dropping experienced captain and goa...