FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Australia v Türkiye 🇦🇺🇹🇷 | OneFootball

Australia and Türkiye get their respective FIFA World Cup 26™ campaigns underway with an intriguing showdown in Vancouver.

Here is everything you need to know about this Group D duel.

Who is playing today? 👀

Türkiye are back at the World Cup™ for the first time since their third-place finish in 2002 and there is plenty of excitement that Vincenzo Montella's men can go on a similar deep run this time around.

They are enjoying a golden generation of talent at the moment with stars like Arda Güler of Real Madrid, Juventus sensation Kenan Yildiz and Eintracht Frankfurt's Can Uzun who are all set to be the mainstay of this side for the next decade and more.

That will leave Australia's defence with headaches to resolve but Harry Souttar and Alessandro Circati will be up to the task, while MLS standout Lucas Herrington, who is one of the tournament's youngest players, could continue his meteoric rise by impressing at centre-back if called upon by Tony Popovic.

The Socceroos have often overachieved at World Cups in the past and in a difficult group, will know the importance of a positive start on Saturday.

Players to watch 🔥

Although Juventus had a difficult season at club level, Kenan Yildiz was a real positive for the Bianconeri and has taken his game to the next level.

It has resulted in serious interest from Premier League champions Arsenal among others and more big performances this summer will only enhance his glowing reputation.

For Australia, vice-captain Jackson Irvine is often at the centre of all of their good work in the midfield engine room.

After a difficult season with injuries, he is back at full fitness at the perfect time and will need to be at his best if Australia are to enjoy success at World Cup 26™.

Must-watch video 🎥

The scenes in Istanbul for Türkiye's departure for the World Cup™ were very impressive.

Fun facts 📊

Our prediction 🔮