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
Australia
CD
Cameron Devlin
CM · Hearts
RM
Riley McGree
AM · Middlesbrough
HS
Harry Souttar
CB · Sheffield United
Turkey
AG
Arda Güler
AM · Real Madrid
HÇ
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
DM · Inter
KY
Kenan Yıldız
FW · Juventus