2026 World Cup: Turkey faces Australia in opening match

Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Turkey

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2026 World Cup: Turkey faces Australia in opening match

Turkey will face Australia in its first match of the 2026 World Cup. The encounter is set for the start of the tournament, presenting a major challenge for Turkey against the Socceroos.

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