14.06.2026 10:40
The defeat of the Turkish National Team by Australia 2-0 has caused a wide stir in the world press. While many media outlets assess the result as one of the first major surprises of the World Cup, some newspapers highlighted Arda Güler's performance. Here are the details...
In the first Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Turkish National Football Team was defeated 2-0 by Australia, making headlines in the world press. Turkey's failure to score, despite being favored, was interpreted as a surprise in many countries.
"FOOTBALL WORLD IN SHOCK"
The British Daily Mail newspaper wrote that Australia's two-goal victory shocked the football world. The report emphasized that Australia, not considered among the favorites in the group, pulled off one of the first major surprises of the World Cup.
"A BIG SURPRISE"
The Sun stated that Australia produced a big surprise in Group D. The British newspaper noted that the Socceroos were not expected to win the match but delivered a near-flawless performance on the field.
"A SLAP-LIKE DEFEAT"
The Italian press, Gazzetta dello Sport, described Turkey's loss as a "slap-like defeat." The newspaper wrote that Australia executed their game plan perfectly and Montella's team lost their way at a critical moment. Corriere dello Sport noted that while Turkey tried to attack, they repeatedly hit the Australian defense.
"ONLY ARDA GÜLER RESISTED"
The Spanish AS newspaper highlighted the performance of Arda Güler in the national team. The report included the phrase "Only Arda Güler tried to keep the team standing," and noted that with Kenan Yıldız entering the game, Turkey became more effective, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
"GRAND SENSATION"
The French Foot Mercato wrote that Australia caused a big sensation in Vancouver. The report stated that despite Turkey's possession, Australia executed their game plan flawlessly and scored through counterattacks.
"SHOCKING RESULT"
L'Equipe noted that Turkey suffered a shocking defeat in their first World Cup match in 24 years. The French newspaper emphasized that Turkey, who reached the quarterfinals of the European Championship, struggled to break through Australia's defense.