Bad news from Yusuf Akçiçek before the World Cup Qualifiers play-off matches.

Bad news from Yusuf Akçiçek before the World Cup Qualifiers play-off matches.

13.03.2026 18:12

National football player Yusuf Akçiçek, who plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian League, underwent hernia surgery in Paris. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) published a 'get well soon' message after the operation. In a statement from the federation, it was stated, "Our national team player Yusuf Akçiçek underwent successful hernia surgery in the capital of France, Paris."

Yusuf Akçiçek, who plays for Al Hilal, a team in the Saudi Arabian League, underwent a hernia operation in Paris, the capital of France.

UNDERWENT HERNIA OPERATION IN FRANCE

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) published a "get well soon" message for national football player Yusuf Akçiçek, who underwent a hernia operation. In the message released by the federation, it was stated, "Our national team player Yusuf Akçiçek underwent a successful hernia operation in Paris, the capital of France. We wish our national player, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal club, a speedy recovery following his treatment and rehabilitation process."

1 ASSIST IN 17 MATCHES

The 20-year-old football player, who transferred to the Saudi Arabian League for 22 million euros at the beginning of the season, has played 17 matches for Al Hilal this season and has provided 1 assist.

WHEN IS THE NATIONAL MATCH?

The match we will play against Romania in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers play-off will take place on Friday, March 26, at 20:00 at Tüpraş Stadium.

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