Group D
Sunday, 14 June 2026 · 04:00
BC Place, Vancouver
Featured facts
Only 23 FIFA ranking places separate USA, Türkiye, Australia and Paraguay, making Group D the most balanced group.
Turkey lost both of their previous World Cup opening games: 1-4 vs West Germany (1954) and 1-2 vs Brazil (2002). In both games they scored first.
Turkey have won 5 of their last 6 international matches (5W-1D-0L).
Turkey have won their last 4 international matches, scoring 8 and conceding 1 goals.
Turkey are unbeaten in their last 8 international matches (7W-1D-0L).
Head-to-head
All-time
0
Australia wins
0
Draws
2
Turkey wins
Last game
Australia0–1Turkey
24 May 2004 · International Friendly
24 May 2004International FriendlyAustralia0–1Turkey→
At the World Cup
0
Australia wins
0
Draws
0
Turkey wins
First World Cup meeting.