Live: Socceroos begin World Cup campaign against Türkiye

live World Cup live updates: Australia vs Türkiye, Socceroos begin campaign in Vancouver The Socceroos begin their 2026 World Cup journey in Vancouver with their opening Group D match against a talented Türkiye. - Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times - ABC Sport podcast: The father son Socceroo story to make you smile Follow all the action in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:32pm The Türkiye fans are up and about as well If you're worried about the Socceroos badly outnumbering Türkiye in the streets and in the stands, I don't think that'll be an issue. Also personally LOVE the kebab > schnitzel sign. Could NOT agree any more. Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:28pm More Socceroos pre-game vibes from Vancouver Absolutely unbelievable scenes from the streets again from Tom Wildie. Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:24pm A look at the multicultural Socceroos squad The Socceroos represent the diversity of Australia arguably better than any of our other national sporting teams. This year's World Cup squad is littered with players who hail from all parts of the globe. Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:19pm Where are the Socceroos playing this afternoon? The Socceroos will kick off their World Cup with a clash against Türkiye in Vancouver, Canada. The two teams will be playing in the 54,500-capacity BC Place, which is home to the MLS's Vancouver Whitecaps. As for the vibes outside BC Place? Here's ABC's very own Tom Wildie giving you a little insight into all of it. The Aussie fans have been spending hours preparing for the World Cup opener. I cannot even imagine what it's going to sound like inside the stadium. Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:14pm Welcome! Good afternoon and welcome to ABC Sport's continuing coverage of the FIFA World Cup! After four years of waiting, we're back again as Australia's beloved Socceroos kick off their campaign in the big dance. This afternoon's opponent is Türkiye, currently ranked 23rd in the world. Kick off is set for 2pm AEST, so strap yourselves in as we bring you all the news from the pre-match before live action gets underway.