Warning from Erdoğan before Türkiye-Paraguay match: Do not disturb the youth

Warning from Erdoğan before Türkiye-Paraguay match: Do not disturb the youth

19.06.2026 15:40

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on citizens before the Turkey-Paraguay match, requesting that students taking the university entrance exam not be disturbed. Erdogan also conveyed his best wishes to the national team.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made assessments on the agenda during a program where he announced that the Halkalı-Istanbul Airport Metro will be free until July 31. Erdoğan conveyed his best wishes to the National Football Team, which will face Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

REMINDED STUDENTS TAKING THE YKS

In his speech, Erdoğan also touched upon the Higher Education Institutions Exam to be held tomorrow, addressing the students. President Erdoğan said, "I pray to Almighty Allah for clarity of mind and ease for all our young people who will take the Higher Education Institutions Exam tomorrow. No matter how your exam goes, remember you are the future of this country, the guarantee of our tomorrows, and the apple of your families' and our nation's eye."

"DO NOT DISTURB OUR YOUTH"

Referring to the National Team's match against Paraguay, Erdoğan made a notable request from the citizens. President Erdoğan said, "Tomorrow morning, our National Football Team will play its second match in the World Cup. I wish success to our kids in their match against Paraguay. I especially request from all my citizens supporting the National Team, considering our children who will take the university exam, to live the match excitement in moderation and avoid actions that might disturb our youth."

EYES ON THE PARAGUAY MATCH

The National Football Team will face Paraguay tomorrow in its second match in Group D of the World Cup. The crescent-star team had lost to Australia in its first group match.

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