Turkey's World Cup History: From 1954 to 2026
Turkey reached its first WC in 1954, and third place in 2002, the biggest success in its history. In 2026, after 24 years, it returns to the big stage.
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Spain's Final World Cup Rehearsal Comes Against Peru
The 2024 European champion Spain faces Peru at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico in their last preparation match before the 2026 World Cup. In the match that will start at 21:00 on Monday, June 8 local time, Luis de la Fuente's players take the field without Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz due to injuries. Spain had drawn 1-1 with Iraq in their first preparation match; in this match, de la Fuente is expected to clarify his World Cup starting eleven preference. While La Roja prepares for the World Cup opening match against Cape Verde on June 15, Peru under Mano Menezes' management will measure its performance against a star team after failing in the World Cup qualifiers.
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Trabzonspor Snatched the Young Star: Noah Saviolo Maroon-Blue for 5 Years
Trabzonspor tied the 22-year-old Noah Saviolo, who wore the Vitória Guimarães jersey, to the maroon-blue colours with a 5-year contract. The Karadeniz team paid approximately 11.5 million Euros transfer fee for the winger, who was born on March 7, 2004 in Jette, Belgium, and has Portuguese and Belgian dual citizenship. The maroon-blue team, which left Benfica and Roma behind in Saviolo's transfer, has a player whose main position is the left wing but who can also play in the right wing position, who is also compatible with the Super League's +4 young foreigner quota. Using his right foot effectively, Saviolo also draws attention as a Portuguese youth national team player.
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France Defeated Northern Ireland with Olise's Hat-Trick
France National Football Team defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in a comfortable score at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille in their last preparation match before the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus under Didier Deschamps' management lit up with Michael Olise in the attack line in the match; Olise completed the hat-trick with three goals he scored in the 43rd, 49th and 75th minutes, bringing the victory to his team. Northern Ireland's only goal came from Pierce Kelly in the 64th minute. France, which left the match with three points, prepared with morale for the World Cup opening match against Senegal.
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Netherlands Struggled Against Uzbekistan
The Netherlands National Football Team defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 with a breath-taking score at Icahn Stadium in New York in their last preparation match before the 2026 World Cup. The Oranje under Ronald Koeman's management embraced the victory with the second goal Cody Gakpo scored from the penalty in the 90+7th minute after the equalising goal in the 90+2nd minute. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the last minutes of the match, the Netherlands did not let go of the three points; the match was of the nature of the last serious rehearsal before the WC.
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The 10 Biggest Upsets in World Cup History: Shock Defeats from Maracana to Lusail
With days to go until the 2026 World Cup, the football world has returned to the biggest upsets that have gone down in the history of the organisation. In over a thousand World Cup matches played since 1930, the biggest teams of world football have from time to time been overthrown by small national teams. From the USA's 1-0 victory over England in 1950 to Saudi Arabia's historic victory over Argentina in 2022, these results have been the strongest examples that refute the football logic that the big team always wins. The matches on the list are ranked in terms of both magnitude and impact on the tournament.
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The 10 Greatest Goals in World Cup History: Unforgettable Moments from Maradona to Bergkamp
With days to go until the 2026 World Cup, the football world has once again turned its eyes to the most beautiful goals that have gone down in the history of the organisation. The World Cup, which started in 1930 and has witnessed thousands of goals to date, has engraved unforgettable goals that carry the signature of both a single player's moment of genius and a team effort into football memory. Diego Maradona's legendary solo goal, Dennis Bergkamp's strike that ended with extraordinary control, Carlos Alberto's final goal, James Rodriguez's Puskas Award-winning volley and many more moments have created the visual memory of the World Cup. The goals on the list are ranked based on both technical quality and match importance.
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The 10 Greatest Matches in World Cup History: Sports Illustrated's Classic Ranking
With days to go until the 2026 World Cup, the football world is remembering the most unforgettable moments of the organisation. The classic ranking published by Sports Illustrated under Rob Smyth's signature listed 10 matches that left a mark on history from among more than a thousand World Cup matches played since 1930. The matches on the list include semi-final dramas, final trophies, penalty pains and comebacks that became classics. The national teams of Brazil, Germany, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Argentina, England, France, Romania and Uruguay stand as the main actors of the ranking.
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Aykut Kocaman Returns Home: The Structure at Fenerbahçe Will Take Shape Next Week
After Fenerbahçe's new president Aziz Yıldırım's election victory, Aykut Kocaman is expected to take the manager's seat at the yellow-and-navy club. While the new management's football structure takes shape under the coordination of Oğuz Çetin, Yıldırım is expected to make the official announcement next week after one last meeting with Kocaman. Dirk Kuyt and Volkan Demirel are planned to undertake Aykut Kocaman's assistant role. Aziz Yıldırım has received positive responses regarding both names taking the role.
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Tuchel Doesn't See Bellingham in the Starting XI: Battle for the Shirt Heats Up in England Before the World Cup
England National Team manager Thomas Tuchel has clearly stated that Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham in his squad heading to the 2026 World Cup is not a starting XI guarantee. The relationship between the German manager and the 22-year-old midfielder has been on the agenda for a long time; the messages Tuchel gave in his last press conference have strengthened the possibility of Bellingham sitting in the reserve dressing room in the World Cup opening match to be played against Croatia on June 17. While Tuchel said there are 14-15 potential starting XI players among the 26 players in his squad, he defined Bellingham not as a guaranteed but only a competitive part of this group.
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Mourinho Wants to Take Pepe into the Real Madrid Coaching Staff
Real Madrid's new manager José Mourinho plans to include former pupil Pepe in his coaching staff in his new era at the club. According to journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon, the former Portuguese defender could be one of the important names of the assistant squad in Mourinho's rebuilding process in Madrid. The 42-year-old Pepe could grab the opportunity to take a role in a technical squad for the first time after retiring from football in August 2024. If Mourinho includes Pepe in the team, the two names will come together again at Valdebebas after seven years.
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Antonio Conte Returns to the Italy National Team: He Was Fenerbahçe's Dream
Antonio Conte, who officially announced his departure from Napoli on May 25, 2026, will most likely have his new address as the Italy National Team. According to transfer expert Nicolò Schira's reports, Conte is in the top places for the national team manager position in the plans of the new Italy Football Federation president candidate Giovanni Malagò. The 56-year-old Italian manager was also one of the names clearly on Fenerbahçe's transfer list; the yellow-and-navy side had tried to reach Conte under both Aziz Yıldırım and Hakan Safi's presidential candidacies. However, the national team route stands out as a goal Conte has long missed.
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