02.04.2026 22:50
Sports commentator Hasan Şaş made a striking prediction for the Turkish National Team, which qualified for the World Cup after 24 years. Evaluating the team's chances, Hasan Şaş stated, "It wouldn't be a surprise if we reach the semifinals with a favorable draw. These kids can do it."
Sports commentator Hasan Şaş made comments about our National Team, which is participating in the World Cup after 24 years, by making statements on the sporON YouTube channel.
''OUR CHANCES ARE HIGH''
Stating that our chances are high, Hasan Şaş said, "In the groups, there are the USA, Paraguay, and Australia. Turkey will advance from this group. I wouldn't say lucky, but of course, these are World Cup matches, and looking at the squad and game mentalities of the opponents, Turkey also has great players, and with that concentration, the tournament match will be more comfortable. Even if you lose the first match, you can advance to the next round if you win 2 matches. 8 of the best third-placed teams advance... Here, our chances are high when we look at it from a football perspective. After that, it goes to 32. In the subsequent matches, very high concentration matches emerge. Here, you need to showcase your player quality and play like a tournament match." he said.
''I BELIEVE WE WILL PASS 3 TEAMS''
Continuing his words, Hasan Şaş stated, "What I mean by tournament match is that it will be more cautious, like the matches against Romania and Kosovo. This caution should not create pressure; it should be controlled, but there should be a team image where the players showcase their talents on the field. I believe that with our football in the matches against Kosovo and Romania, we will pass the 3 teams in the group. When we reach 32, that style of play won't be enough; we need to do more since it will come down to a single match." he expressed.
''SEMI-FINAL WOULD NOT BE A SURPRISE''
Making a striking prediction, Hasan Şaş said, "It would not be a surprise for us to reach the semi-finals with a good draw. These kids can do it." he stated.