The omission of key players such as Kerem Aktürkoğlu, İrfan Can Kahveci, Mert Müldür, Altay Bayındır, and Samet Akaydin from the new national team squad announced live by Head Coach Sergen Yalçın created a shockwave. Kenan Yıldız, whose treatment continues at Juventus, was necessarily left out due to injury.
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The first half of Netherlands-Sweden ended 2-0 to the Netherlands, thanks to a Brian Brobbey double. Sweden could not produce the response they wanted.
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The starting XIs are out for the key 2026 World Cup Group F clash. Koeman backs striker Brobbey, while Potter trusts the Isak-Gyökeres pair.
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In Türkiye-Paraguay, Miguel Almirón was sent off for covering his mouth while speaking, becoming the first player dismissed under the new World Cup rule.
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Beaten 3-0 by Brazil, Haiti became the first team mathematically eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior once.
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Netherlands, who drew their opener, face Group F leaders Sweden in 2026 World Cup. The Dutch are favourites in a game expected to bring goals.
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Japan want to all but secure progress with a win in 2026 World Cup Group F. Tunisia, now under Hervé Renard, are looking for a way to recover.
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Two opening-day winners meet in 2026 World Cup Group E. Germany, seeking to seal progress with a second win, are favourites against Côte d'Ivoire.
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After Türkiye's 1-0 loss to Paraguay and elimination, Montella pointed to the chances his team created and blamed the result on fate.
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Ecuador and Curaçao, both beaten in their openers, meet in 2026 World Cup Group E. Ecuador are favourites in a crucial game for both.
