Kenan Yildiz-led Turkey face Australia in a highly anticipated World Cup Group D clash. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time, TV details, and team news.
Kick-off Time and Venue
The World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for the early hours of Sunday, June 14, UK time, with kick-off at 5am BST (9pm Saturday local time). The match will be held at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, a venue with a capacity of approximately 48,000 spectators. As the northernmost stadium in the tournament, its retractable roof is expected to stay open during the game.
TV Channel and Streaming
UK viewers can watch the match live on ITV1, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights. Coverage begins at 4.30am BST. A high-definition live stream is available via the official ITVX website. Desktop and laptop users need to log into their personal account and navigate to the live TV section. For mobile phones, tablets, or smart TVs, download the ITVX app and log in with an active UK account to access the live feed.
In the United States, fans can watch on Fox Sports, with the match airing at midnight Eastern Time and 9pm Pacific Time. Spanish-speaking viewers can tune in via Telemundo or stream the game on Peacock.
Radio Coverage
Full live commentary will be available on BBC 5 Live and talkSPORT. BBC 5 Live coverage starts at 4.45am BST. The match is part of talkSPORT's Gameday Live programme, which runs through the night following Scotland's match against Haiti.
Head-to-Head Record
This is the first competitive meeting between the two nations. Their only previous encounters were a two-match friendly series in May 2004, with Turkey winning both matches: 3-1 and 1-0.
Team News
Australia
Head coach Tony Popovic has a fully fit 26-man squad. No players are ruled out or doubtful. Captain Mat Ryan and defender Harry Souttar are expected to start.
Turkey
Vincenzo Montella's side also enters the tournament opener in excellent shape, with no injuries or fitness concerns. The manager can field a full-strength lineup featuring Hakan Calhanoglu and Arda Guler.
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