4 players missing for the National Team in Bulgaria match

In the fifth match of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers, which will take place at the Atatürk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium in Bursa, the Turkish National Football Team will face Bulgaria. The match will begin at 20.00 and can be watched live on TV8.

The match will be officiated by Nicholas Walsh from the Scottish Football Association. He will be assisted by Francis Connor and Daniel McFarlane. The fourth official will be Donald Robertson.

There are significant absences in Turkey's squad. Muhammed Şengezer, Mustafa Eskihellaç, İrfan Can Kahveci, and Aral Şimşir will not be able to play in this evening's match. The removal of these players from the squad has caused the technical staff to reconsider their strategies.