Australia
00:00 ET
scheduled
Turkey
Match Details
| Stage | Group Stage |
| Group | Group D |
| Date | Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:00 ET |
| Status | scheduled |
Match Preview
Australia faces Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver in a Group D clash that pits Asian Football Confederation steel against European flair. The Socceroos return to the World Cup after their dramatic run in 2022, while Türkiye plays in the tournament for the first time since their stunning 2002 third-place finish. With both teams chasing a knockout spot, this match could decide who advances.
Probable Lineups
Projected starting XI based on the announced squad, ranked by international caps. Final lineups confirmed by FIFA an hour before kick-off.
Australia
- GK Mathew Ryan Levante
- DF Aziz Behich Melbourne City
- DF Miloš Degenek APOEL
- DF Harry Souttar Leicester City
- DF Jordan Bos Feyenoord
- MF Jackson Irvine FC St. Pauli
- MF Connor Metcalfe FC St. Pauli
- MF Aiden O'Neill New York City FC
- MF Paul Okon-Engstler Sydney FC
- FW Mathew Leckie Melbourne City
- FW Awer Mabil Castellón
Turkey
- GK Uğurcan Çakır Galatasaray
- DF Merih Demiral Al-Ahli
- DF Zeki Çelik Roma
- DF Çağlar Söyüncü Fenerbahçe
- DF Mert Müldür Fenerbahçe
- MF Hakan Çalhanoğlu Inter Milan
- MF Kaan Ayhan Galatasaray
- MF Orkun Kökçü Beşiktaş
- MF İsmail Yüksek Fenerbahçe
- FW Kerem Aktürkoğlu Fenerbahçe
- FW İrfan Can Kahveci Kasımpaşa
Match Prediction
Australia
36%
Draw
28%
36%
Turkey
Based on FIFA rankings and tournament data
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Head-to-Head
Australia
Turkey
#27
FIFA Ranking
#22
AFC
Confederation
UEFA
Group D
Group
Group D
Tony Popovic
Coach
Vincenzo Montella
United States 
Paraguay Frequently Asked Questions
When does Australia vs Turkey kick off?
The match kicks off on June 13, 2026 at 00:00 ET at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Is Turkey playing at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes — Türkiye qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, returning to the tournament for the first time since 2002 when they finished third.