Post on National Team account becomes agenda: Anthem featuring Erdoğan sparks debate

A music video for an anthem prepared for the A National Football Team, which is preparing to compete in the 2026 World Cup, has caused a stir on social media. The anthem titled "You All, We Are Turkey," prepared by the AK Party Promotion and Media Department, was shared with the public on the official social media account of the Turkish National Football Team.

The clip, released days before the first match of Turkey, which is participating in the World Cup after a 24-year hiatus, has been the subject of various assessments on social media due to its content.

ANTHEM SHARED ON NATIONAL TEAM'S OFFICIAL ACCOUNT

The music video for the anthem, prepared by the AK Party Promotion and Media Department, was published on the official social media account of the Turkish National Football Teams.

The post included the following statements:

"In line with the instructions of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the 'You All, We Are Turkey' anthem, prepared by the AK Party Promotion and Media Department, is with you.

This meaningful work, which reflects our unity, togetherness, and shared excitement on our National Team's World Cup journey, carries a powerful message that brings millions of our citizens together around our crescent-and-star jersey.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed and worked on this valuable piece, especially our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the AK Party Promotion and Media Department."

ERDOĞAN AND TOGG IN THE CLIP

In addition to clips from the National Team's matches, footage of the players, and scenes from the stands, the video also featured images of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

It was also observed that footage related to Turkey's domestic automobile brand Togg and defense industry projects was frequently used in the clip.

RELEASED BEFORE THE WORLD CUP

The anthem, released shortly before the Turkish National Football Team's first match in the World Cup, was shared with the public during the preparation process ahead of the tournament.

While it was stated that Turkey will play its first match in the World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026, numerous comments were made on social media platforms following the release of the anthem.

The images included in the clip and the content of the anthem sparked debates on social media.