Turkey discipline two Serie A starters of their opening match in opposition to Australia, with Inter’s talismanic regista Hakan Calhanoglu captaining the aspect in midfield and Roma’s Zeki Celik beginning at proper again.
Juventus star is rested among the many substitutes attributable to a health concern, whereas former defender traces up in central defence.
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For Australia, centre-back begins in defence, with ’s among the many substitutes after a late change in nationwide allegiance from Italian forward of the World Cup.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 13: Basic view contained in the stadium previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia vs Turkey at BC Place Vancouver on June 13, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photograph by Stu Forster/Getty Photos)
Australia vs Turkey – Lineups – 2026 World Cup
Australia: Seaside; Circati, Italiano, Bos, Souttar, Burgess; Metcalfe, O’Neill, Okon-Engstler; Touré, Irankunda.
Turkey: Cakir; Celik, Demiral, , ; Kokcu, Calhanoglu, Yuksek; Akturkoglu, Guler, .