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Australia pulled off an upset of Turkey on Saturday, June 13, winning 2-0 and shaking up the expected hierarchy in Group D. It was an impressive overall performance for the Socceroos at BC Place in Vancouver.
Australia full back Jacob Italiano has been ruled out of at least ‌the World Cup Group D clash against Paraguay on Thursday due to a suspected adductor injury, joining veteran forward Mathew Leckie on the sidelines.
After the USMNT secured a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds and Morocco defeated Scotland, Brazil eliminated Haiti and Paraguay held off Turkey.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have secured two wins from two at the 2026 World Cup and are in the Round of 32 with minimum fuss.
Friday’s match marks the first time a Socceroos World Cup game is being played entirely in Australia’s traditional working hours – and if they aren’t dropped entirely, tools will at least come to a standstill.
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