What time does the Socceroos game against Turkey kick off on Sunday?
The Socceroos face Turkey on Sunday, 14 June at 2pm AEST at BC Place Vancouver. This is the opening match for Australia in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How can I watch the Socceroos World Cup games in Australia?
All matches are broadcast live on SBS and SBS Viceland, and streamed on SBS On Demand. The Guardian will also provide live blogs for all 104 matches.
Live sites across Australia
- New South Wales: Parramatta Square, Tumbalong Park, Allianz Stadium, and more.
- Victoria: Federation Square, AAMI Park, Marvel Stadium.
- Other states: The Drive (Adelaide), Northbridge Piazza (Perth), Southbank (Brisbane), Darwin Football Stadium.
Full Socceroos schedule
- 14 June: Australia v Turkey, 2pm, BC Place Vancouver
- 20 June: USA v Australia, 5am, Seattle Stadium
- 26 June: Paraguay v Australia, 12pm, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Who is in the Socceroos squad?
The 26-man squad includes uncapped strikers Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi. Key players: Maty Ryan, Jackson Irvine, Harry Souttar, Aziz Behich, Mathew Leckie, Mo Touré, Nestory Irankunda. Notable omissions: Kye Rowles, Brandon Borello, Martin Boyle.
Group D opponents
Australia is in Group D with USA (world No. 16), Turkey (No. 22), and Paraguay (No. 40). The top two teams advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams.
Host nations
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 host cities.
How did Australia perform in 2022?
In Qatar 2022, the Socceroos reached the Round of 16, losing 1-2 to eventual champions Argentina.
