20.06.2026 09:00
National team head coach Vincenzo Montella made statements after the Paraguay match where we were eliminated from the World Cup. Montella, stating that the scenario that occurred can happen once in 50 years, said, "There are 65 shots in two matches! I won't even mention ball possession! Fate was not on our side! I told our players to keep their heads up. As they sometimes say, there is nothing beyond fate!"
The National Team, which lost 1-0 to Paraguay in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been eliminated from the tournament. After the match, Vincenzo Montella made statements.
"I AM VERY SORRY"
Montella, expressing that they experienced a great disappointment, said, "I am very, very sorry. There were high expectations on behalf of our nation. Our expectations were also high. I am also very sorry on behalf of the TFF; I know how they worked. I know how the footballers worked."
"IT HAPPENS ONCE IN 50 YEARS"
Continuing his words, the Italian coach said, "I have been in football for 35 years; normally it happens once in 50 years, but it happened to us in 2 matches! There are 65 shots in two matches! Not to mention ball possession! Fate was not on our side! I told our footballers to hold their heads up. As they sometimes say, there is nothing beyond destiny!"
"IT DIDN'T WORK, UNFORTUNATELY"
Montella, expressing his satisfaction with his players' performance, stated, "I always look at the percentage of hard work and determination of our footballers. I look at their spirit on the field. All of them had incredible determination. They fought until the end in both matches. My support for them will be unconditional. No one held back; everyone worked and fought hard. It didn't work, unfortunately..."