Connor Metcalfe nets long-range strike to seal Australia win

Irankunda’s goal was phenomenal, Patrick Beach was god-tier, but my favourite moment from that was Connor Metcalfe. he’s not the flashiest or most technically gifted, but he has worked so hard to get to where he is and never, ever gives up. that spirit is what the #Socceroos have always meant to me.

OH MY CONNOR METCALFE WHAT A FUCKEN HIT SON WOOOOOOOO!!! #FIFAWorldCup

Metcalfe scores a brilliant goal , no one wanted to go near him and a fantastic strike beyond the box in the corner. Awesome stuff #Socceroos It’s a whiskey afternoon now baby!!! 2-0, 76 mins #AUSTUR #FIFAWorldCup

With Australia’s stunning 2-0 victory against Türkiye, USA are now top of Group D‼️ Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered the Socceroos’ second-ever win in a FIFA World Cup opener 🔥

Quick gamer on deadline: Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory apnews.com/article/aust...

FT: #Socceroos 2 - #Turkiye 0 Nestroy Irankunda⚽️ Connor Metcalfe⚽️ Paul Okon-Engstler🍎 Pat Beach🧤 #AUSTUR #FWC26

FT #Australia 2-0 #Turkey | The Socceroos stun an out of sorts Turkish side in Vancouver courtesy of goals from Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe #AUSTUR #FIFAWorldCup

What a strike. Connor Metcalfe from distance finds the bottom corner and Australia has doubled the lead. Massive result this is lining up to be — and makes the #USMNT's upcoming matches v Australia and Turkiye more threatening than they may have been before.

When a sport luddite like me feels excited 😆 #socceroos #WinnersAreGrinners

📢 Australian fans celebrate after the Socceroos scored a second goal via Connor Metcalfe.

Impressive stuff from Australia tonight 🇦🇺 A deserved 2-0 win over a very talented Turkey side with superb goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. Write the Socceroos off at your peril. The USA won’t get an easy ride next up #FIFAWorldCup

CONNOR METCALFE!! Fuck me I lost internet when Türkiye was attacking and got service in time to see Connor Metcalf break free and fire one in from 20 yards like Morgan Rogers #AUSTUR #FIFAWorldCup

Great defense from #Australia leading to another goal. This time Metcalfe with a brilliant strike from just outside the box doubles the lead for the #Socceroos. 2-0 in the 75th minute. #WorldCup2026

Australia stun Turkey 2-0 at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium in World Cup 2026 opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. #WorldCup2026 #Australia

Me too! We were screaming during the first goal and then the second, then we were all kind of stunned after the match. Crazy stuff. Oh that's amazing that you have a link to Connor Metcalfe! I am thrilled for him. To kick a World Cup goal is the stuff of dreams! Your cousin must be so proud :)