Irankunda and co have not yet earned golden generation status but they can revive Australia’s World Cup aspirations
There always was a familiar feeling to this youthful squad of Socceroos. That sense …
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Zampa edges Australia past Bangladesh to avoid ODI whitewash as Connolly hits first ton ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
3rd ODI: Australia, 9-277, bt Bangladesh, 5-274, by 1 wkt
Connolly (149) falls in late collapse; hosts win series 2-1
Cooper Connolly came of age with his maiden international ton as Australia squeaked…
World Cup 2026: Socceroos open campaign with win against Turkey – in pictures ⊕⊕
We look at the best moments as Australia win their men’s World Cup opener for the first time in 20 years with victory over Turkey in Vancouver
Continue reading...Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win ⊕
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Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
The incredible story of Australia's World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda - the 'next Jude Bellingham' who was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania and played alongside Harry Kane ○
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Birthed in a refugee camp in Tanzania in 2006, to Burundian parents who had fled their homeland due to civil war, it was not an auspicious, nor very Aussie, opening chapter.
Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil earn draw against Morocco ⊕
Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation's blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.
From Davos to the G7: Mark Carney’s middle-power moment ⊖
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a story from Politico EU ✅ › Politico EU
Diplomats from Europe to Australia say Carney’s call for middle-power solidarity has captured the attention of countries looking for leverage in a harsher world.
World Cup 2026: Scotland react to first victory in 36 years as Australia beat Turkey – live ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
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Group D also continued today, with Australia earning a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver. You can re…
How two huge gambles paid off as Australia scored one of their greatest ever victories with 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey ⊕
The shocking news that dropped just before kickoff left Socceroos fans scratching their heads as the team took two huge chances that paid off.
2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass ⊕
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
Australia secure 2-0 win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.