07.06.2026 03:00
The National Football Team defeated Venezuela 2-1 in their final preparation match as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. Following their win against North Macedonia, the Crescent-Stars also beat Venezuela, boosting morale ahead of the World Cup. The team will face Australia in their first match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup on Sunday, June 14, at 07:00 AM.
The Turkish National Football Team faced Venezuela in their final preparation match as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. Our National Team won the match played in the USA 2-1.
VENEZUELA STARTS THE MATCH WITH A GOAL
Venezuela took the lead in the 13th minute. Mendoza, receiving the ball on the left wing, approached the penalty area, adjusted his angle, and sent the ball into the net with a powerful shot from outside the box.
WE LEVEL THE SCORE
Our Boys equalized in the 44th minute. Arda Güler took the corner kick from the right wing. Arda's direct shot towards the goal was blocked at the last moment by the defense, and the loose ball was sent into the net by Barış Alper Yılmaz.
WE TAKE THE LEAD AT THE START OF THE SECOND HALF
The Crescent-Stars made it 2-1 in the 54th minute. Receiving the ball from Arda Güler's pass, Yunus Akgün sent it into the net with a smooth and stylish shot from outside the penalty area, putting the National Team ahead.
2 OUT OF 2 BEFORE THE WORLD CUP
No further goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and Our Boys won, defeating Venezuela after North Macedonia. Our National Team will face Australia on Sunday, June 14 at 07:00 in their first match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.