Australia vs Turkey — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Australia vs Turkey kicks off in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Australia and Turkey meet in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to advance from a competitive group. Australia, under coach Graham Arnold, rely on a disciplined defensive structure and swift counter-attacks. Key players like Ajdin Hrustic and Craig Goodwin provide creativity from midfield, while veteran striker Mitch Duke offers aerial threat. Turkey, managed by Vincenzo Montella, boast a dynamic attack led by Hakan Çalhanoğlu's playmaking and the pace of Kerem Aktürkoğlu. Defensively, Turkey can be vulnerable against quick transitions, which Australia will look to exploit. Australia need to be compact and patient, while Turkey must control possession and break down the Socceroos' low block. This clash could hinge on set pieces and individual moments of quality.

Key players to watch

Australia

Ajdin Hrustic (Eintracht Frankfurt) — Creative midfielder, key to unlocking defenses with his passing and dribbling.
Craig Goodwin (Al-Wehda) — Winger with pace and crossing ability, dangerous on the counter.
Mitch Duke (Machida Zelvia) — Target man, excellent in the air and a threat from set pieces.

Turkey

Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan) — Playmaker with exceptional vision and set-piece delivery.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Galatasaray) — Speedy winger, direct dribbler who can create chances out of nothing.
Çağlar Söyüncü (Atlético Madrid) — Composed center-back, leader of the defense and good on the ball.

How to watch Australia vs Turkey — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Australia vs Turkey?

Sun, Jun 14 at 04:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Australia vs Turkey?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.