Australia’s Squad Gap Makes Türkiye Upset Even Wilder

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Australia’s Squad Gap Makes Türkiye Upset Even Wilder

The scale of Australia’s shock looks clearer through the player profiles. CBS noted only Alessandro Circati plays in a top-five European league, with six players in second-tier or lower divisions and four from the A-League. Türkiye, meanwhile, rolled out European-stage names including Arda Güler, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Kenan Yıldız and Zeki Çelik, making the gap impossible to ignore.

By Nischay Rathore

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Nestory Inarkunda scored a brilliant goal in the first half to give Australia the lead. Türkiye was piling on the pressure in the second half, but Connor Metcalfe calmed the Australian nerves to seal a 2-0 win. With the win, Australia is second in Group D, behind the USA, whom they will play on June 19.

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Nestory Irankunda Draws First Blood for Australia Against Turkiye

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Nestory Irankunda Draws First Blood for Australia Against Turkiye

Inarkunda fired Australia into the lead in the 27th minute. Paul Okon-Engstler chipped the ball behind Turkiye's backline to Irankunda, who produced an excellent finish inside the near post. Trailing 1-0 at half-time, Turkiye have dominated the ball but failed to test the Australian goalkeeper. In the other match in Group D, USA beat Paraguay 4-1.

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Chelsea Rule Out Permanent Marcus Rashford Deal

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Chelsea Rule Out Permanent Marcus Rashford Deal

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By Nischay Rathore

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