Australia take on Turkey in their World Cup 2026 opener at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. The match kicks off at 5am BST on Sunday, June 14 (9pm local time on Saturday).
Where is the game?
The fixture is being held at BC Place in Vancouver, which holds around 48,000 supporters. As the most northerly stadium of the tournament, its retractable roof is expected to remain open throughout matches.
What channel is it on?
Fans can watch the entire match live on ITV1, which holds exclusive broadcast rights. Coverage begins at 4.30am BST.
Is there a live stream?
A high-definition live stream is available through the official ITVX website. Those watching on a desktop or laptop simply need to sign into their personal account and head to the live TV section.
Can I watch on my phone?
Those wishing to watch on mobile phones, tablets or smart TVs can download the ITVX app. Once downloaded and installed, logging in with an active UK account will grant access to the live broadcast feed.
US viewers
Fans in the United States can catch the live action on Fox Sports, with the match airing at midnight Eastern Time and 9pm on the West Coast. Spanish-speaking audiences can tune in via Telemundo or stream the game through Peacock.
UK radio coverage
Full live commentary will be available on BBC 5 Live and talkSPORT. Coverage on 5 Live is set to get underway at 4.45am. The match will be part of talkSPORT's Gameday Live programme that will run through the night following Scotland's match against Haiti.
Head-to-head record
This will be the first time the two nations have faced one another in a competitive tournament. Their only previous meetings came during a two-match friendly series in May 2004, with Turkey winning on both occasions, 3-1 and 1-0.
Australia team news
Head coach Tony Popovic is blessed with a healthy 26-man squad. There are currently no players ruled out or listed as doubtful, meaning captain Mat Ryan and towering defender Harry Souttar are fully fit to start.
Turkey team news
Vincenzo Montella's squad has a similarly clean bill of health heading into the tournament opener. No specific players have been ruled out through injury or flagged as late fitness doubts, allowing the manager to deploy a full-strength creative core featuring stars like Hakan Calhanoglu and Arda Guler.
