Turkey 4-0 North Macedonia sets up Australia opener

Turkey’s timing looks right

The report says Turkey set the tone almost immediately and never really let go of the game. That matters because international sides do not always get rhythm on demand; it has to be built quickly in camp and carried into the first fixture.

A few points stand out:

  • 4-0 is not just a win; it is a statement of control.
  • Scoring early changes the match and lets a side dictate tempo.
  • A clean sheet suggests structure as well as attacking sharpness.

For Australia, the warning is obvious. If Turkey start fast, they can make games uncomfortable in a hurry.

Group D already has shape

The opener between Turkey and Australia looks significant because it could set the tone for the entire section. Early group games often become tense, but a team arriving off a convincing win can play with more conviction.

The other moving piece is Paraguay, who, the update says, have finalised a 26-man squad. The report adds that only three selected players are based in the domestic league, pointing to a group built largely around overseas experience.

Paraguay’s route could be demanding

The report says Paraguay open against the United States on 13 June, then face Turkey on 20 June and Australia on 26 June. That schedule leaves little room for a slow start.

Names reportedly included such as Gustavo Gomez, Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso and Diego Gomez give Paraguay a recognisable spine, but tournament chemistry is tested by short turnarounds and different styles of opponent.

The next storyline is clear: whether Turkey’s momentum carries into the opener, and whether Paraguay’s experienced group can stay in touch before that middle match against Montella’s side.