In the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, three players of Trabzonspor are playing in the national teams of their countries.
While the new transfers of the claret-blue team, Wagner Pina and Sidny Lopes Cabral, are in the squad of the Cape Verde Islands National Team, young midfielder Inao Oulai is experiencing World Cup excitement with the Ivory Coast National Team.
PLAYERS FROM TRABZONSPOR ARE ON THE WORLD STAGE
Trabzonspor, which strengthened its squad with young and potential players before the new season, also draws attention with its football players who appeared in the World Cup. The claret-blue team is closely monitoring the performance of their players in the later part of the tournament.
OULAI ENTERED THE GAME LATER
Inao Oulai, who started Ivory Coast’s group match against Ecuador on the bench, entered the game in the 77th minute of the match, replacing former Trabzonspor player Nicolas Pepe. The young player gained important experience by experiencing his first minutes on the World Cup stage.
PINA HAS NOT RECEIVED TIME YET
Trabzonspor’s successful defender Wagner Pina could not play in the first match played by Cape Verde. The player, who completed the match on the bench in line with the preferences of the technical staff, is expected to have the chance to play in the following matches.
CABRAL PLAYED 76 MINUTES AGAINST SPAIN
Sidny Lopes Cabral, one of the new transfers of the claret-blue team, started the World Cup in the first 11. Cabral, who plays in the left-back position, stayed on the field for 76 minutes in the match where Cape Verde drew goalless with Spain. The player, who attracted attention with his disciplined performance against his strong opponent, became one of the important shareholders in the points his team received.