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He has his name up in lights after a dazzling World Cup debut - but the night before Nestory Irankunda piloted Australia to a stunning win over Turkey, he was so nervous he couldn’t sleep.
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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called on all Australians to get behind his giant-killing young team when they take on the might of the US on Saturday after they delivered the biggest shock of the World Cup with a stunning win over Turkey.
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Nestory Irankunda has admitted he was "scared" before starting in his World Cup debut against Turkey.
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Never doubt Nestory. 🤫
Australia vs. USA on Saturday is must-watch. 👀
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Aussie fans have gone wild in Vancouver! 🇦🇺
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📊 PLAYER RATINGS 📊
Two shock starters have delivered the games of their careers to get the Socceroos World Cup campaign off to a flying start. Check out our player ratings and have your say!
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TURKEY STUNNED! 👏
For the first time since 2006, the Socceroos have won their opening World Cup match! 🇦🇺
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Nestory Irankunda has been named to start against Turkey, while Patrick Beach will wear the gloves ahead of Mat Ryan.
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Boots, balls, sports gear, massage tables and even a whiteboard.
Thieves plundered a haulage van as the team travelled from Florida to Kansas City, reports the Sun.
Two people were arrested and helping cops with their inquiries.
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Aussie fans march through the streets of Vancouver ahead of the Socceroos' clash against Türkiye. 📣
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Australian fans have told of cost it took to travel over for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 💰
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Mo Touré has been in blistering form for English Championship side Norwich.
Now he gets to show to the world just how talented he is. ⭐️
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Jun 12
CODE Sports went down to Pier 39 in San Francisco to see what it was like to watch the 2026 World Cup opening match with Mexico fans.
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While Australian sports fans remember John Aloisi’s penalty and Mark Schwarzer’s saves from the Socceroos’ epic win over Uruguay to qualify for the 2006 World Cup, few recall the sacrifices Tony Popovic made for his team in that same game.
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Jun 12
The big question on everyones mind ahead of the Socceroos' clash against Turkey - how does Tony Popovic use Nestory Irankunda?
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Thousands of seats for the USA team’s first match at the World Cup remain unsold as FIFA’s pricing miscalculation turns fans away from the tournament.
But there is one way to get in for free.
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Only four red cards were handed out in the entire 2018 and 2022 World Cup's.
But 2026's edition has already seen three, as Mexico got off a dream start.
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