Turkey beats Georgia by a wide margin, Erdoğan's celebration becomes a talking point

In the fourth match of Group E in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers played at Kocaeli Stadium, Turkey defeated Georgia with a score of 4-1. With this result, the A National Football Team gained a significant advantage in securing a top-two finish in the group. Turkey, which finished the first half with a 3-0 lead, experienced great enthusiasm at the end of the match. In particular, the joyful reactions of AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the goals were among the most notable moments of the match.

ERDOĞAN'S CELEBRATION AND KAVELASHVILI'S REACTION

As Turkey took a 3-0 lead in the first half of the match, President Erdoğan's joy did not go unnoticed. During this time, the gestures of Georgian President Mikheil Kavelaşvili, who turned to Erdoğan to praise his team's performance, were reflected on the screens. However, it was observed that Kavelaşvili was disheartened while continuing to watch the match. These moments spread rapidly on social media and became a trending topic.

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