Türkiye suffered a 2-0 defeat against Australia in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Arda Güler expressing dissatisfaction over refereeing decisions during the game. Güler was the most active player on the pitch, registering 8 shots, but could not convert any into goals.
Australia took an early lead through Nestory Irankunda, who became their youngest player to score in a World Cup match. Connor Metcalfe added to the tally, helping secure the victory for Australia. Despite Türkiye's offensive efforts, particularly through Güler, the team was unable to overcome the deficit.
Sources: https://khelnow.com/football/world-football-arda-guler-pc-australia-vs-turkey-fifa-world-cup-202606