Socceroos vs Türkiye: World Cup Opener Preview and Fan Vibes

Socceroos vs Türkiye team news — Ryan overlooked by Popovic

By Chris De Silva

Tony Popovic has confirmed his starting XI for the World Cup opener.

Patrick Beach will once again start in goal over skipper Mat Ryan, having impressed in last week's friendly against Switzerland. Harry Souttar will captain in Ryan's absence.

Paul Okon-Engstler has also been given a start ahead of Jackson Irvine.

There was talk over whether Nestory Irankunda would be used as a starter or off the bench, and he's confirmed to start on his World Cup debut. Mo Toure is also fit to start and lead the line.

Scotland still clinging to a 1-0 lead over Haiti

By Chris De Silva

We're into the final quarter hour in Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti.

The Scots still lead 1-0 courtesy of John McGinn's first-half goal.

The Socceroos fans having a pre-match sing

By Chris De Silva

The head-to-head history between Socceroos and Türkiye

By Chris De Silva

This afternoon's clash will be just the third meeting between Australia and Türkiye's men's teams.

Türkiye has won each of the two previous meetings, a pair of friendlies in May 2004.

The Türkiye fans are up and about as well

By Chris De Silva

If you're worried about the Socceroos badly outnumbering Türkiye in the streets and in the stands, I don't think that'll be an issue.

Also personally LOVE the kebab > schnitzel sign. Could NOT agree any more.

More Socceroos pre-game vibes from Vancouver

By Chris De Silva

Absolutely unbelievable scenes from the streets again from Tom Wildie.

A look at the multicultural Socceroos squad

By Chris De Silva

The Socceroos represent the diversity of Australia arguably better than any of our other national sporting teams.

This year's World Cup squad is littered with players who hail from all parts of the globe.

Where are the Socceroos playing this afternoon?

By Chris De Silva

The Socceroos will kick off their World Cup with a clash against Türkiye in Vancouver, Canada.

The two teams will be playing in the 54,500-capacity BC Place, which is home to the MLS's Vancouver Whitecaps.

As for the vibes outside BC Place? Here's ABC's very own Tom Wildie giving you a little insight into all of it.

The Aussie fans have been spending hours preparing for the World Cup opener. I cannot even imagine what it's going to sound like inside the stadium.