01.04.2026 15:16
The Turkish National Team's victory over Kosovo, which marked their qualification for the World Cup after 24 years, received significant attention in the European press. While the Spanish media criticized Arda Güler's ineffective performance, they highlighted Kenan Yıldız's crucial contribution, notably commenting on the performance gap between the two young stars.
The Turkish National Football Team's victory over Kosovo with a score of 1-0, securing a World Cup ticket after 24 years, has resonated widely in the European press. The Spanish media particularly scrutinized the performances of Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız.
CRITICISM OF ARDA GÜLER: REMAINED INEFFECTIVE
MARCA, one of Spain's leading sports newspapers, wrote that Arda Güler did not create the expected impact in the match. The report stated that Turkey struggled to break through Kosovo's defense due to the national player's ineffectiveness.
PRAISE FOR KENAN YILDIZ: THE NAME THAT TOOK THE STAGE
The same report emphasized that Kenan Yıldız, who plays for Juventus, stood out with his individual skills. The Spanish press noted that the young player made significant contributions to his team by taking responsibility in critical moments.
ARDA GÜLER WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT THE WORLD CUP
OK Diario reported that with Turkey's victory, Arda Güler will participate in the 2026 World Cup. The report mentioned that the star player remained on the field for 83 minutes during the match and completed the game without injury.
TURKEY'S GROUP IS DETERMINED
According to the Spanish press, Turkey will compete in the same group as the USA, Paraguay, and Australia in the 2026 World Cup. The national team's return to the tournament after a long hiatus was considered a remarkable achievement.
“THE PRESENCE OF ARDA AND KENAN WAS ENOUGH”
Meridiano newspaper emphasized Turkey's experience, stating that the presence of Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız on the field changed the balance. The performance of the young stars was highlighted as one of the keys to victory against Kosovo.