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Refugee-turned-striker and surprise goalkeeper power Australia to opening win
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Australia beat Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver in its 2026 World Cup opener, ending a run of four straight opening losses. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach and scorer Nestory Irankunda, both with unusual backstories, were the decisive figures.
- 01Australia beat Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver at the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Patrick Beach made eight saves in his first World Cup start.
- 03Coach Tony Popovic benched veteran captain Matt Ryan.
- 04Nestory Irankunda scored after Beach sparked the counterattack.
- 05Irankunda was born in a Tanzanian refugee camp and later moved to Adelaide.
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Refugee-turned-striker and surprise goalkeeper power Australia to opening win
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