Merih Demiral: I was fortunate to experience this special night
The A National Football Team, which defeated Georgia 4-1 in Kocaeli in the fourth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers Group E, has gained a significant advantage in finishing the group in the top two. Merih Demiral, who scored two of Turkey's goals, said, "I was fortunate to experience this special night in my hometown. I dreamed of this when I was a child playing football in the streets here."
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The A National Football Team defeated Georgia 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers. National team defender Merih Demiral found the back of the net twice in the match against Georgia, which was played in his hometown of Kocaeli.
Stating that they want to be in the World Cup, Demiral said, "The World Cup is the dream of all of us. We want to be there. We are dreaming of this. Hopefully, we will make all the Turkish people happy."
Making statements after the match, Merih Demiral noted the following:
"There is no one happier than me. We are happy as a team. I experienced this special night in my hometown. I am very happy and proud. I dreamed of this when I was little. To get this victory in my hometown, I am very happy and proud. Hopefully, it will continue in the other matches.
I dreamed of the night. I talked to Arda and Hakan. They are already putting the ball on my head. I am very happy and proud."