Australia vs Turkey Live: World Cup 2026 Score & Lineups
Australia and Türkiye open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns today, June 14, 2026, with a highly anticipated Group D match. The game is being held at the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
Match Overview
Both nations are battling for an early advantage in a competitive Group D, which also features the United States and Paraguay. The United States currently tops the group after their opening victory over Paraguay.
- Tournament Standing: This is the opening game for both teams in the group stage.
- Historical Context: This marks Türkiye’s long-awaited return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2002, while Australia is making its sixth consecutive World Cup appearance.
- Recent Form: Türkiye enters the match in excellent form, having won 11 of their last 14 matches since 2025. Australia has had mixed results in recent international friendlies, struggling to find consistent goalscoring form.
Starting Lineups
The official starting lineups for today's match feature notable tactical choices from both managers: [11]
| Position [12, 13, 14, 15, 16] | Australia (3-4-2-1) | Türkiye (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Patrick Beach | Uğurcan Çakır |
| Defenders | Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess, Jacob Italiano, Jordan Bos | Zeki Çelik, Merih Demiral, Abdülkerim Bardakçı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu |
| Midfielders | Aiden O'Neill, Paul Okon-Engstler, Connor Metcalfe | Hakan Çalhanoğlu (C), İsmail Yüksek, Orkun Kökçü |
| Forwards | Nestory Irankunda, Mohamed Touré | Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Kerem Aktürkoğlu |
Note: Juventus star Kenan Yıldız starts on the bench for Türkiye due to recent fitness concerns.
How to Watch
- United States: Live television coverage is available on FS1. Streaming is accessible via Fubo (free trial available), YouTube TV, or the FOX Sports App. Spanish coverage is provided by Telemundo via Peacock.
- Australia: The match is broadcast live and free nationwide on SBS and SBS On Demand.
- United Kingdom: BBC Radio 5 Live is providing live commentary, with digital updates via the BBC Sport website.
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