15.06.2026 08:30
A message that emerged after the match where the National Team lost 2-0 to Australia drew attention on social media. An unnamed person claimed they lost approximately 1 million lira due to betting on Turkey's victory.
After the Turkish National Team's loss to Australia in the World Cup, a screenshot circulating on social media became a hot topic. Allegedly, a gambler claimed to have suffered a huge loss after betting a large amount on Turkey's victory.
"I LOST 1 MILLION LIRA"
In the shared message, the person claimed to have placed a coupon worth 433,000 lira from their account, with total losses reaching 1 million lira. The message stated, "I said Turkey would win, how could they not win? Who is Australia anyway? I lost 1 million lira."
ALLEGEDLY GAMBLED TO PAY OFF DEBTS
In the screenshot, the person was seen to have gambled in order to pay off their existing debts. The individual expressed great disappointment after losing the coupon and found it hard to control their nerves.
WIDELY DISCUSSED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the message was shared, many users commented on the issue. Some users reacted to the incident, while others highlighted the risks of high-stakes betting. There is no official confirmation regarding the authenticity of the message or the figures shared.