20.05.2026 07:10
In a live broadcast where President Erdoğan and Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak discussed World Cup goals, a notable dialogue took place. When Minister Bak said, "Spain is in good shape, there is Argentina, there is France, but we can make a surprise," Erdoğan replied, "Don't say we can make a surprise! You will say we will win." President Erdoğan's words sparked a storm of applause in the hall.
President Erdogan came together with young people and national athletes at the Presidential National Library on the occasion of May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day. The dialogue between Erdogan and Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Askin Bak during the program drew attention.
MINISTER BAK: WE CAN MAKE A SURPRISE
In the program where Turkey's goals were discussed before the tournament, Minister Osman Askin Bak said, "Spain is in good shape, Argentina is there, France is there, but we can make a surprise."
ERDOGAN: YOU WILL SAY WE WILL WIN
Upon this, Erdogan turned to Minister Bak and replied, "Don't say we can make a surprise! You will say we will win..."
A STANDING OVATION ERUPTED IN THE HALL
After Erdogan's words, a standing ovation erupted in the hall, and the national team's goals and preparation process were also discussed in the program. Erdogan's emphasis on "we will win" quickly became a trending topic.