Australia vs Turkey LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026

Australia and Turkey set for first-ever World Cup meeting.

The biggest footballing spectacle to date, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has finally kicked off after a four-year wait, with fans’ excitement at its peak. Co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, the new edition will feature a record 48 participating nations, with the battle set for the ultimate glory.

Australia, a side often overlooked in the tournament over the years, will face Turkey in a highly anticipated opening fixture of Group D at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Both nations are set for only their third official senior meeting, with Turkey winning the previous back-to-back friendly matches against Australia in 2004. This clash will also be historic, marking the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides in the World Cup.

Led by manager Tony Popovic, the side will aim for a better outing than the previous edition, with the side being eliminated in the Round of 16 by eventual winners Argentina in 2022. They sealed their World Cup spot after completely dominating the AFC qualification campaign, with veteran captain Mathew Ryan guiding the highly regarded talents in the squad.

Australia is placed in Group D for the 2026 World Cup, regarded as a difficult route for the Asian side. They will compete alongside Turkey, the United States, and Paraguay.

Turkey are set to play in their first World Cup after 24 years, featuring after their iconic 2002 World Cup run, surprising the footballing world by securing a third-place finish. They secured their spot for the tournament after an intense UEFA qualifiers under Italian manager Vincenzo Montella, defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the UEFA playoffs final. Led by world-class star players like Hakan Çalhanoğlu and youth prodigy Arda Güler, Turkey will aim to make a deep run in the tournament.

When and where will the Australia vs Turkey match take place?

The game will start at 9:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, 14 June at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Where and how to live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Match in India?

The Australia vs Turkey game can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on Zee5.

Where and how to watch the Australia vs Turkey game live in the UK?

The game can be viewed live in the UK on ITV1 and streamed via the ITVX Platform.

Where and how to watch live in the USA?

The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Peacock Premium and Telemundo.

Full Broadcaster List here.

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