Australia vs Turkey: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.2%1.3%
FIFA standing#27#22
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Australia meet Turkey with our model leaning Turkey's way (55% to win, 24% draw). Socceroos grinding their way to the knockouts. Turkey, meanwhile, a thrilling new generation led by Güler and Yıldız.

Australia's edge comes from relentless work ethic, but Turkey will look to exploit lack of a star forward. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

AUS Australia

CD
Cameron Devlin
CM · Hearts
RM
Riley McGree
AM · Middlesbrough
HS
Harry Souttar
CB · Sheffield United

TUR Turkey

AG
Arda Güler
AM · Real Madrid
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
DM · Inter
KY
Kenan Yıldız
FW · Juventus