Press reviews
After the Turkish national team was eliminated from the World Cup in North America, the country’s press reacted with shock. The criticism is directed at the weak offensive – and goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.
Hurriyet: “No goal, no point. A bitter farewell and a big disappointment!”
Fanaticism: “Like Haiti! We are eliminated without scoring a goal – like Haiti! We share the fate of the weakest team in the tournament.”
Sözu: “After the defeat against Australia, now against Paraguay. We are experiencing disappointment. It didn’t work. We were out before the last group game.”
Habertürk: “The Turkish national team’s World Cup adventure in its first participation in 24 years was short-lived. We started out full of hope and anticipation. And now we’re out before the last game.”
Türkiye: “A nightmare!”
Takvim: “2 games, 80 percent ball possession, 62 shots, 0 goals, 0 points – farewell!”
Yeni Safak: “Our national team, which came to the 2026 World Cup with high hopes, experienced a real nightmare in America. The young stars, who do not score a single goal in two games, plunge millions of fans into deep sadness.”
Aksam: “What have you done, Ugurcan Cakir! You hit rock bottom in both games.”
Vatan: “Turkey faces a heartbreaking situation after the game against Paraguay! We say goodbye to the World Cup with zero goals and zero points.”
