Live: Socceroos begin World Cup campaign against Türkiye

The Socceroos begin their 2026 World Cup journey in Vancouver with their opening Group D match against a talented Türkiye.

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Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:39pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:39pm

The Socceroos fans having a pre-match sing

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:36pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:36pm

The head-to-head history between Socceroos and Türkiye

By Chris De Silva

This afternoon's clash will be just the third meeting between Australia and Türkiye's men's teams.

Türkiye has won each of the two previous meetings, a pair of friendlies in May 2004.

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:32pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:32pm

The Türkiye fans are up and about as well

By Chris De Silva

If you're worried about the Socceroos badly outnumbering Türkiye in the streets and in the stands, I don't think that'll be an issue.

Also personally LOVE the kebab > schnitzel sign. Could NOT agree any more.

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:28pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:28pm

More Socceroos pre-game vibes from Vancouver

By Chris De Silva

Absolutely unbelievable scenes from the streets again from Tom Wildie.

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:24pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:24pm

A look at the multicultural Socceroos squad

By Chris De Silva

The Socceroos represent the diversity of Australia arguably better than any of our other national sporting teams.

This year's World Cup squad is littered with players who hail from all parts of the globe.

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:19pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:19pm

Where are the Socceroos playing this afternoon?

By Chris De Silva

The Socceroos will kick off their World Cup with a clash against Türkiye in Vancouver, Canada.

The two teams will be playing in the 54,500-capacity BC Place, which is home to the MLS's Vancouver Whitecaps.

As for the vibes outside BC Place? Here's ABC's very own Tom Wildie giving you a little insight into all of it.

The Aussie fans have been spending hours preparing for the World Cup opener. I cannot even imagine what it's going to sound like inside the stadium.

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:14pm

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:14pm

Welcome!

By Chris De Silva

Good afternoon and welcome to ABC Sport's continuing coverage of the FIFA World Cup!

After four years of waiting, we're back again as Australia's beloved Socceroos kick off their campaign in the big dance.

This afternoon's opponent is Türkiye, currently ranked 23rd in the world.

Kick off is set for 2pm AEST, so strap yourselves in as we bring you all the news from the pre-match before live action gets underway.

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