Patrick Beach and Young Socceroos Star in Australia World Cup Win

14 Jun 2026

Tony Popovic's youthful Australia side delivered one of their finest World Cup performances with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver. Surprise goalkeeper Patrick Beach made his competitive debut with a string of saves, tipping a long-range shot from Abdulkerim Bardakci onto the post. Nestory Irankunda celebrated his first World Cup goal with Tim Cahill's iconic boxing celebration after a brilliant solo run. Connor Metcalfe added a second with a low drive in the 75th minute as Australia moved level with the United States on three points in Group D.