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Brazil Held, Australia Stun Turkey in World Cup Opener

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Brazil Held, Australia Stun Turkey in World Cup Opener
50% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
Center 1Right 1

What happened

Australia beat Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver, while Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in New Jersey. The results left Australia tied with the United States atop Group D and Brazil under pressure in Group C.

  • 01Australia beat Turkey 2-0 and joined the U.S. atop Group D.
  • 02Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco despite a Vinicius Junior equalizer.
  • 03Morocco led through Ismail Saibari in the 21st minute.
  • 04Nestor Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for Australia.
  • 05Neymar was absent, and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti made debut World Cup changes.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Brazil Held, Australia Stun Turkey in World Cup Opener
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Australia and Turkey open World Cup Group D with scoreless first half in Vancouver

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