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Australia beats Turkey 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opening group match
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026
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Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in the first round of Group D at the 2026 World Cup. Connor Metcalfe scored a surprising goal in the 75th minute to secure the win.
- 01Australia beat Turkey 2-0 in Group D's opening match.
- 02Connor Metcalfe scored a low strike from outside the box in the 75th minute.
- 03Australia entered as an underdog against Arda Guler's side.
- 04The Oceania team also surprised observers in the previous tournament.
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