Yahoo Sports reports: Swansea City's Cameron Burgess helped Australia begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver. The 30-year-old defender was one of three centre-backs as the Socceroos remained resolute to post a clean sheet despite Turkey dominating the game with 71.7% possession and 30 shots on goal, eight on target. Watford's Nestory Irankunda scored in the first half before Connor Metcalfe added a second after the break.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 14, 2026 6:48 AM
Swansea's Burgess helps Socceroos to World Cup win
Swansea City's Cameron Burgess helped Australia begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver. The 30-year-old defender was one of three centre-backs as the Socceroos remained resolute to post a clean sheet despite Turkey dominating the game with 71.7% possession and 30 shots on goal, eight on target. Watford's Nestory Irankunda scored in the first half before Connor Metcalfe added a second after the break.
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