15.06.2026 15:00
After the defeat to Australia, Fatih Terim made striking statements on his YouTube channel, reacting to criticisms of the Turkish National Team and giving bold messages for his upcoming broadcasts. Stating that hopes for the National Team are not exhausted, Terim said, "We started Euro 2008 with a defeat to Portugal as well. There are two matches ahead, the important thing is to keep the competition alive until the last match. In my opinion, even one win might be enough to advance from the group."
After the Turkish National Football Team lost 2-0 to Australia in their first World Cup match, attention turned to comments from the football community. Fatih Terim, who recently opened a YouTube channel, evaluated the national team's performance and gave striking messages to the football world in his first video.
"THE MOON, SUN AND TRUTH ALWAYS COME OUT"
The experienced coach used assertive statements, saying he would discuss many unknown topics on his channel. Terim said, "Sometimes I will tell truths that are known wrong, listeners will say 'Oh my God.' Sometimes I will tell wrongs that are known right, then they will say 'Oh no.' Many things will find their place on this platform. I will speak with names if necessary, with figures if necessary, or by insinuating in a way everyone understands. The moon, sun, truth always come out."
"THE 'WE ARE THE TURKISH NATIONAL TEAM' MINDSET SETTLED IN"
Evaluating the defeat against Australia, Fatih Terim argued that the team paid the price for overconfidence. The experienced coach said, "The thought 'we will win anyway' settled in the players' minds. They thought 'We are the Turkish National Team. The game will be easy for us.' The statements made before the match... There is a fine line between big talk and being assertive."
"DON'T KILL THEM, I MEAN"
Fatih Terim also reacted to the intensity of criticism directed at the technical team and players after the defeat. Terim said, "We have a disease with no diagnosis. They say the wrong lineup was chosen, a player entered late, a substitution was wrong. My request from our people: let's be a bit more tolerant, a bit more loving. To the coach, to the federation, to the players... Don't kill them, I mean!" He emphasized that harsh judgments should be avoided before the tournament ends.
"ARDA CAN CHANGE IT, KENAN CAN TOO..."
Stating his confidence in the national team's quality, Terim noted there are many players in the squad who can change the course of the match. The experienced coach said, "Hakan can change it, Arda can change it, Kerem can change it, Kenan can change it, Deniz can change it," and stressed his belief that the team will show a more effective performance in the remaining matches.
HE GAVE THE EURO 2008 EXAMPLE
Fatih Terim explained that there should be no despair, citing an example from his own tenure as head coach. He said, "We started Euro 2008 with a 2-0 loss to Portugal. Then we reached the semifinals. We have two matches ahead. In my opinion, even one win might be enough to advance from the group."