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ESPN Sunday 14 June 2026, 07:16 UTC By ESPN 1 min read
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The Socceroos have secured their first FIFA World Cup opening-game win since the "Golden Generation" of 2006. Tony Popovic's side shocked Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday, moving atop Group D alongside the United States. Re-live all the action from Vancouver below.

VANCOUVER -- The Socceroos have secured their first FIFA World Cup opening-game win since the "Golden Generation" of 2006. Tony Popovic's side shocked Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday, moving atop Group D alongside the United States. Re-live all the action from Vancouver below. Gamecast | Live blog | How to watch the Socceroos | Socceroos Cup Diaries For more news, features, and updates, check out ESPN's 2026 World Cup homepage.
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