Turkey Suffers 2-0 Defeat to Australia as Arda Güler Struggles

Turkey suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Australia in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Arda Güler failing to make an impact. The Real Madrid star was largely invisible against a disciplined Australian defense in Vancouver.

The Socceroos capitalized with two brilliant goals to secure three points. Australia now sits level with the United States in the group standings after this upset.