15.10.2025 01:23
The Turkish National Football Team defeated Georgia 4-1 at home in the fourth match week of Group E in the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. The crescent-stars will guarantee a spot in the World Cup playoffs if they earn at least 1 point in the remaining matches or if Georgia drops points in one of their two matches.
The Turkish National Football Team is facing Georgia in the fourth match of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers in Kocaeli. The Crescent-Stars won the match with a clear score of 4-1.
THE NATIONAL TEAM STARTED THE MATCH WITH A GOAL
Our national team practically started the match with a goal, taking the lead in the 14th minute with a goal from Kenan Yıldız. Kenan Yıldız, who received the ball delivered by Abdülkerim Bardakçı behind the defense, sent the ball into the net with a lob shot before entering the penalty area.
A BEAUTIFUL HEADER AND GOAL FROM MERİH DEMİRAL
In the 22nd minute, Turkey increased the lead to 2 with Merih Demiral. Merih Demiral rose at the near post to connect with a corner taken by Hakan Çalhanoğlu from the left corner, heading the ball into the net.
YUNUS INCREASED THE DIFFERENCE TO THREE
In the 35th minute, Turkey brought the score to 3-0 with a goal from Yunus Akgün. İsmail Yüksek struck the ball inside the penalty area after receiving a ground pass from Kenan Yıldız. The ball passed the goalkeeper but was cleared off the line by the defense. Yunus Akgün, who met the ball in a favorable position, found the net with his shot.
MERİH SCORED A DOUBLE
In the 52nd minute of the match, Merih Demiral scored his second goal and the team's fourth goal. Merih Demiral rose well in front of the goal to send the ball into the net from a corner taken by Hakan Çalhanoğlu from the left flank.
GEORGIA FOUND A GOAL
In the 64th minute of the match, Georgia made an effective attack on our goal. In the developing attack, Kochorashvili, who met the ball in the penalty area, managed to score despite Uğurcan Çakır's efforts, bringing the score to 4-1.
WE'VE SET OUR SIGHTS ON WORLD CUP PLAY-OFFS
No other goals were scored in the remainder of the match, and our national team won. With this result, Turkey raised its points to 9. Our follower Georgia remained at 3 points. The Crescent-Stars will guarantee qualification for the World Cup play-offs if they earn at least 1 point in the remaining matches or if Georgia drops points in one of their two matches. Our national team will face Bulgaria at home and Spain away in the remaining 2 matches.