14.06.2026 13:30
Speaking after the defeat against Australia, Merih Demiral said, 'We did not expect such a result,' expressing their great disappointment. The national footballer stated that they aim to win the remaining two matches to advance from the group.
In the first match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Merih Demiral of the Turkish National Team, which lost 2-0 to Australia, spoke after the match. The experienced defender stated that the result was not what they expected, saying, "Football is a game of mistakes. We got a result we really didn't want today. We are sorry. We never expected this."
"EVERYONE WAS EAGER"
Emphasizing the team's fighting spirit, Merih said the players were eager on the field. The national footballer added, "We put in the necessary effort, everyone was eager. When it doesn't work, it doesn't. We never expected such a result."
"NO NEED FOR EXCUSES"
Highlighting the difficulty of the World Cup, Merih Demiral noted that they are not making excuses despite this. The experienced player expressed his disappointment by saying, "This is the World Cup, our first experience. It's not easy. There's no need for excuses, we needed to go out and win. We are very sorry."
"WE WILL TRY TO ADVANCE FROM THE GROUP"
Stating that they are focusing on the remaining two matches, Merih said they are keeping their hopes alive. The national star stated, "We have two more matches. We will try to get past them in the best way possible and advance from the group."
"WE ARE AWARE OF OUR PEOPLE'S EXPECTATIONS"
Merih Demiral, who mentioned that they evaluated things within the team after the match, also sent a message to the fans. "We just spoke inside. There is time until the next match. We will prepare and do what is necessary. Our people have expectations from us. Everyone is aware of everything. We have good days and bad days. In our country, things can be exaggerated both on good days and bad days. Everything needs to be balanced," he said.