Historic defeat from Türkiye!

Created: September 08, 2025 07:00

Turkey , which began its World Cup qualifiers with a win against Georgia, lost 0-6 to Spain in Konya. In the 6th minute, Pedri dribbled past the defense and slotted home: 0-1. In the 22nd minute, Merino, having watched the defense, doubled the lead with a pass. In the 45th minute, Merino struck from an open position: 0-3. In the second half, Torres scored in the 53rd minute, Merino in the 57th minute, and Pedri in the 62nd minute.

Yamal, Merino and Pedri put on a show

In Spain, Merino and Yamal on the right wing and Pedri on the left were the names that destroyed our crescent-star team with their fast attacks, passing traffic and goals.

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DEFEAT IN 38 YEARS

Our national football team suffered one of the most devastating defeats in its history against Spain. They lost the match 6-0, and their last defeat by 6 goals or more was an 8-0 thrashing against England in 1987.

THE NATIONAL TEAM LOST ON THE FIELD AFTER 2.5 YEARS

The Turkish National Team suffered its first home defeat in two and a half years. After losing 2-0 to Croatia in a 2024 European Championship qualifier in Bursa on March 28, 2023, the Crescent Stars have since gone on to win five and draw two in seven matches, with the streak ending yesterday in a World Cup qualifier against Spain.

3,370 DAYS LATER AGAIN

The Turkish national football team faced Spain after 3,370 days. The last time the two teams met was in the group stage of the 2016 European Football Championship, with the Spanish side winning 3-0.