BIZARRE: 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

Scotland extend unbeaten men’s World Cup run to 27 years, 11 months and 19 days

In today’s Football Daily: The Tartan Army boogie, Bridget Riley and a 1938 coin toss

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

Young Socceroos offer something new and tantalising: the hope of an adventure like in 2006

Irankunda and co have not yet earned golden generation status but they can revive Australia’s World Cup aspirations

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14

Flares, chants and ecstatic Socceroos fans: Melbourne football lovers celebrate ‘the greatest day’

Australia supporters packed out Federation Square to watch the side’s World Cup match against Turkey – and came away overjoyed

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14

World Cup 2026 results: Scotland delighted and Australia stun

Scotland secured a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti in Foxborough, marking their long-awaited return to the World Cup. In the Scots’ first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John McGinn fired them ahead in Boston with a deflected strike after 28 minutes, although Steve Clarke’s side lived dangerously…

The Independent UK · Jun 14

'The pubs in Australia will be going full bore now' - Clinical and disciplined Socceroos impress in World Cup upset

A young Australian side stuck to their gameplan magnificently to claim a 2-0 victory over Turkiye

FourFourTwo · Jun 14

SPO:Socceroos' young guns on target in 2-0 Turkey shoot

The Socceroos have stunned Turkey 2-0 in a perfect start to their World Cup campaign thanks to superb goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

AAP · Jun 14

Australia 2-0 Turkey: World Cup Group D player ratings

Nestory Irankunda and Patrick Beach shone for the Socceroos as Turkey’s star attackers were kept at bay by a resolute Australian defence

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14

World Cup day three highlights - Vinicius Jr's statement to Brazil doubters, Scotland celebrations and new stars emerging

There will be more exciting rounds of games ahead, we hope, but the World Cup still gave us plenty to talk about

FourFourTwo · Jun 14

The bold selection gamble that paid off for Australia in shock World Cup win over Turkey

Australia 2-0 Turkey: Without their captain and vice-captain, Australia battled to a valuable victory in Vancouver

The Independent UK · Jun 14

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia scores twice against run of play, blanks Turkey in opener

Australia secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Turkey in their World Cup opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Conner Metcalfe. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach delivered a standout performance, making eight saves in his debut to secure the clean sheet for the Socceroos.

The Economic Times · Jun 14