20.06.2026 08:10
The Turkish National Football Team bid farewell to the 2026 World Cup in the group stage, losing 1-0 to Paraguay. After the historic goal scored in the 65th second, a huge reaction erupted on social media, with thousands of fans calling for head coach Vincenzo Montella to resign.
The Turkish National Football Team said farewell to the tournament after losing 1-0 to Paraguay in their second match of Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unable to recover from the historic goal scored at 65 seconds, the Crescent-Stars faced criticism targeting head coach Vincenzo Montella.
TURKEY BIDS FAREWELL TO THE WORLD CUP
The Turkish National Football Team faced Paraguay in the second match of Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Crescent-Stars started the match like a nightmare and could not prevent Matias Galarza's goal at just 65 seconds. Failing to find an equalizer in the remainder of the match, Turkey left the field with a 1-0 defeat.
WE WERE BROKEN BY A HISTORIC GOAL
The goal scored by Paraguayan player Matias Galarza at 65 seconds was recorded as the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Turkey could not shake off the shock of this goal throughout the match.
WE WENT 0 FOR 2
The Crescent-Stars, who lost 2-0 to Australia in their first World Cup match, failed to earn any points against Paraguay. Thus, Turkey ended their first two group matches without a point, bidding farewell to the tournament before the final match.
CALLS FOR MONTELLA'S RESIGNATION
After the result, reactions against head coach Vincenzo Montella grew like an avalanche on social media. Thousands of fans criticized the Italian coach for his squad choices and game plan, with "Montella resign" posts quickly rising to the top of the agenda.
DISAPPOINTMENT WAS EXPERIENCED
The results in the group stage of the World Cup, which was entered with great hopes, caused disappointment in Turkish football. The Crescent-Stars will take the field in their final group match as a prestige battle.