20.06.2026 10:20
The Turkish National Football Team, which lost 1-0 to Paraguay in its second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bid an early farewell to the tournament with zero points. While goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, who has the lowest save percentage in the tournament, became the target of criticism, sports commentator Elis Buse Araç made a controversial claim: 'Uğurcan notices the balls too late; he might be nearsighted.'
Our National Team, competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup jointly organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, achieved a result that plunged all of Turkey into mourning. In the second match of the group, the national players faced off against Paraguay, but could not recover from an unlucky goal conceded early in the game, and their elimination from the tournament at the group stage was confirmed.
MATCH STARTED WITH A SHOCK GOAL
Just 2 minutes into the match, a defensive error proved costly. Paraguayan star Enciso, who intercepted the ball that the national team struggled to clear from their own half, spotted Galarza waiting just outside the penalty arc. Galarza's powerful long-range shot found the top corner of the net, setting the final score: 1-0. Turkey, still without a point before the final matches, had effectively thrown in the towel.
UĞURCAN ÇAKIR BECAME THE WORST IN THE TOURNAMENT
Captain Uğurcan Çakır, who conceded a total of 3 goals in his net after the two matches played in the World Cup, topped the negative performance statistics. According to FIFA data, the successful goalkeeper recorded the lowest save percentage in the tournament relative to the shots he faced.
FLASH CLAIM FROM SPORTS BROADCASTER ELİS BUSE ARAÇ
As Uğurcan Çakır's performance in both matches drew criticism, sports broadcaster Elis Buse Araç made an assessment that could shake live broadcasts and the sports community. Araç, who claimed Uğurcan noticed the goals too late, suggested that the young goalkeeper might have a vision problem. In her statement, Elis Buse Araç said: "The goal Uğurcan Çakır conceded against Australia and now against Paraguay is exactly the same. When the ball comes toward the goal, he reacts after a certain point. He notices balls he could easily save much too late. There might be a 'myopia' issue with his eyes."