Spain experiences the harsh environment of Turkey, an significant challenge on their path toward World Cup 2026
Spain to Face Turkey in World Cup Qualifier this Sunday
Football fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming match between Spain and Turkey in the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase. This highly-anticipated encounter will take place away from home, in Turkey, on September 7th.
The Turkish national team, led by Vincenzo Montella, will play at the Konya Büyükşehir Arena, a stadium renowned for the electric atmosphere and pressure it generates. Key players for Turkey include Kerem Akturkoglu, who recently signed for Fenerbahçe for 22 million euros, and Arda Güler, who has been gaining recognition in the international football scene. Other notable players include Yildiz and Calhanoglu.
Spain, under the guidance of coach Luis de la Fuente, has had mixed results in their previous encounters with Turkey. They have won one match and lost one against Turkey in their eight official matches. The last time they met was in the Euro 2016 group phase, which Spain won 3-0. However, Turkey managed to secure their ticket to the 1954 World Cup by winning a draw that eliminated Spain.
Spain started their qualifying phase on a positive note, winning their first match against Bulgaria with a score of 0-3. Oyarzabal, Cucurella, and Mikel Merino were the scorers in that match. Luis de la Fuente has not yet revealed whether he will include Rodri and Carvajal in the starting lineup for the match against Turkey. Both players have returned to the Spanish team after a year's absence and are in good condition, according to the coach.
Fans in Spain can watch the match on La 1 and the website Play at 20:30h, with a preview on Teledeporte starting from 19:30h. This match is considered the toughest for Spain in their qualifying group, making it a highly anticipated event in the football world.
Unfortunately, the specific roster of Turkish national players for the match has not been detailed in the provided search results. Regardless, football enthusiasts are excited to see how this match unfolds, as both teams strive to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup.
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