Sweden have soared to top spot in Group F after romping to a 5-1 win over Tunisia in their World Cup encounter in Guadalupe.
Ethan Wilcox
Iran are taking centre stage ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand but the Kiwis are ready for their first appearance on the stage in 16 years.
Anna Harrington
The Socceroos’ incredible upset win over Turkey would not have been possible without several herculean performances - but which players topped the pops in our player ratings?
Ben Smith
Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe is still riding the emotional high of scoring the goal that sealed Australia's opening World Cup win over Turkey.
Ivory Coast, playing at the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, have eked out a 1-0 win over Ecuador thanks to a late goal by substitute Amad Diallo.
Aaron Bracy
Nestory Irankunda paid tribute to Tim Cahill with his corner-flag celebration during Sunday’s big win. Here’s how the Socceroos legend responded.
Chris Robinson
Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.
Greg Beachem
Nestory Irankunda was the hero in the Socceroos’ 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey - but his first-half goal may not have even happened had it not been for the coaches’ intervention.
Japan showed the darkhorse threat they pose at the World Cup as they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.
Jörg Soldwisch
Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
Staff Writers
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.
The Somalian referee banned from entering the US will receive his full pay as a World Cup referee, according to the BBC.
Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure went down with a lower leg ailment in Australia's 2-0 win over Turkey but hopes it isn't anything worse than cramp.
For the first time in two decades the Socceroos have clutched an opening round win — in a classic, bare-knuckle Australian smash-and-grab — which frankly, was bloody brilliant.
Patrick Beach was contentiously picked over captain Maty Ryan in goal against Turkey, but silenced any doubters with a stunning performance.
Ben Smith examines whether Australia’s stunning boilover against Turkey should surpass a 2006 classic in Kaiserslauten to rank as the nation’s all-time greatest.
Hundreds of soccer fanatics poured into Perth’s Northbridge Plaza to watch the Socceroos win against Turkey in the first game of the World Cup.
Brooke Rolfe
Tony Popovic shocked everyone when he left goalkeeping captain Mat Ryan and vice skipper Jackson Irvine out of Australia’s World Cup victory with Turkiye, but says it came as no surprise within the Aussie camp.
Aaron Kirby
In the moments after he became an instant Socceroos hero, Nestory Irankunda perfectly summed up the message for Australia at the World Cup: Write us off at your peril.
Green and gold fever has swept the nation after a stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey sent supporters into scenes of wild celebration.
Andrew Hedgman
Live screening sites across Australia have erupted as the Socceroos scored a 2-0 win over Turkey in their World Cup opener.
Callum Godde
The Socceroos have stunned Türkiye to open their World Cup in dream fashion after goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalf. Read our three-word analysis.
Australia have made an early statement at the World Cup, pulling off a boilover win against Turkey. Ben Smith wraps up the result from Vancouver.
Scotland are on top of heavyweights Brazil and Morocco in the Group C standings after their performance against Haiti.
