20.06.2026 09:20
After the Turkish National Football Team's group stage exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu's bold statement made months ago has resurfaced. Thousands of people on social media have started sharing Hacıosmanoğlu's words, "We will bring the cup."
The National Football Team bid farewell to the tournament in the group stage after losing 1-0 to Paraguay in their second World Cup match. Having also lost to Australia in the first match, the crescent-star team failed to earn any points from the two matches, causing great disappointment.
HACIOSMANOĞLU'S WORDS BACK ON THE AGENDA
Following the national team's elimination, statements made by Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu on April 1, 2026, have been brought back to the spotlight. In his statement at that time, Hacıosmanoğlu had said, "We will go and bring the cup back."
SHARED THOUSANDS OF TIMES
After the Paraguay defeat, social media users began resharing images and news of the said statement. In posts shared thousands of times, the national team's elimination in the group stage was compared to Hacıosmanoğlu's bold remarks.
REACTIONS CAME ONE AFTER ANOTHER
Following the early World Cup exit, criticisms targeting both the TFF management and the technical staff drew attention on social media. Hacıosmanoğlu's statement from months ago was also among the most discussed topics among fans.