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Group D · Matchday 1 · Group D Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 · 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Australia 4.50 Home
VS Draw 3.40
🇹🇷 Türkiye 1.80 Away
BC Place, Vancouver
Our expert call Türkiye Win
Confidence: ●●●○○ 3/5

Australia vs Türkiye — World Cup 2026 Prediction

Australia and Türkiye meet at BC Place in Vancouver. Türkiye are favourites at -130, with Australia priced at +320.

Form guide

Türkiye under Vincenzo Montella have a strong attacking spine: Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu through midfield and into the half-spaces. Australia under Tony Popovic are organised but limited in attack — Mitchell Duke leads the line.

Key matchup

Arda Güler versus Australia’s central midfield. Güler will find pockets between the lines.

The pick

Türkiye win. Likely scoreline: 2-1 or 2-0.

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