The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win

Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.

AAP · Jun 14

Who is the referee for Australia vs Turkey?

Australia will kick off their Group D proceedings against Turkey at the World Cup 2026

FourFourTwo · Jun 14

Australia 2-0 Turkey: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

The Socceroos kicked off their campaign with a win after Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe strikes sunk Turkey in Vancouver

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Brazil v Morocco, TV & live stream Saturday 13 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Saturday 13 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

Is Lamine Yamal injured for the World Cup final? All potential absentees for Spain vs Argentina

Everything you need to know about all the key injuries heading into the 2026 World Cup final

The Independent UK · Jun 13

From Tom Cruise to Katy Perry: Stars out in force for LA World Cup game

Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, alongside Tom Cruise, attended the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The celebrity appearance followed Sir David Beckham receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier that day. Numerous other famous personalities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry,…

The Independent UK · Jun 13

‘The whole world knows Arda now’: How Guler became Turkey’s great World Cup hope

The boy who supported Fenerbahce played for them before a dream move to Real Madrid aged 18. Now the incredibly talented and hugely popular 21-year-old carries the weight of a nation at the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 13

Armenia election result revives hopes of reopening border with Turkey

Nikol Pashinyan’s sweeping re-election in Armenia has raised fresh hopes that the border with Turkey could finally reopen after three decades of closure. The Armenian prime minister campaigned on restoring ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as moving Armenia closer to Europe – but constitutional reform remains a major…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 13

Emotions run high as Turkey return to World Cup stage

Turkey are ready and waiting to handle the expectations of a nation in their first World Cup appearance in 24 years.

AAP · Jun 13

Seven rescued wolf pups under treatment in Turkey

Seven wolf pups rescued by a man in southeast Turkey were brought to an animal rehabilitation center and were receiving treatment in hopes to return them to their natural habitat, said Elgin Orcum Uzunlu, head of the Wild Animal Disease and Ecology Department at Dicle University's School of Veterinary Medicine.…

Bangkok Post · Jun 13