Socceroos
As a teen, Connor was ‘half the size of everybody else’. On Sunday, he made history
For Connor Metcalfe’s high school soccer coaches in Melbourne, his incredible goal against Turkey was something they had long known was possible.
- Jackson Graham
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How Socceroos’ newest star went from accidental goalkeeper to national hero
Ten years ago, Patrick Beach was playing softball, left-back and dabbling in goalkeeping. On Sunday, he made a name for himself on soccer’s biggest stage.
- Emma Kemp
- Opinion
- FIFA World Cup
I couldn’t have named a single Socceroo before the weekend. But now, I’m their biggest fan
Come on! Jump aboard! There’s room for everyone on the Aussie World Cup bandwagon.
- Rita Glennon
‘Experience only does so much’: A world of possibilities awaits the Socceroos
If Australia’s win over Turkey shows what’s possible today, with the youngest World Cup team Australia has ever fielded, what else could be?
- Vince Rugari
‘Let these people talk’: After silencing Turkey, Irankunda turns to his American doubters
Nestory Irankunda and the Socceroos know the talk is going to continue but he and his teammates are fired up to prove critics in the USA wrong when the two nations meet in a pivotal group game.
- Vince Rugari
- Visual story
- FIFA World Cup
Anatomy of the Socceroos’ stunners: How Irankunda and Metcalfe pulled off moments of magic
Two moments of pure quality put the Socceroos on the path to a famous victory. We break down exactly how the goals were scored.
- Emma Kemp
FIFA World Cup 2026 results as it happened: ‘Who got the goals? We got the goals’: Irankunda responds to Turkey’s talk
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered Australia’s first win in a World Cup opener since 2006 to set up a blockbuster showdown next Saturday with Group D rivals and hosts USA.
- Emma Kemp, Frances Howe, Nick Ralston and Roy Ward
‘Do something special’: New national hero Nestory Irankunda says Socceroos have just begun
The loftiest dreams of the Socceroos were realised with a stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver.
- Nick Ralston
‘A performance the world will notice’: Socceroos player ratings after World Cup win over Turkey
The Socceroos won their opening match over Turkey. Here are our player ratings from a special win in Vancouver.
- Roy Ward
- Analysis
- FIFA World Cup
Popovic made some massive calls. It’s fair to say they paid off
Questions over the Socceroos coach only grew once the team to play Turkey was announced on Sunday. The result justified every move.
- Vince Rugari