At 20 years and 125 days, Irankunda became Australia's youngest World Cup goalscorer. Patrick Beach made eight saves in his competitive debut as Australia joined the United States atop Group D.
Australia opens World Cup with 2-0 win over Türkiye behind goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in its 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D opener on 14 June at BC Place in Vancouver. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored as Patrick Beach made eight saves in his competitive debut.
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