National Team falls apart against Spain: A major defeat
The Turkish National Football Team was defeated 6-0 at home by Spain in the second match of Group E in the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. Merino scored three goals for Spain.
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In the second match of Group E in the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers, Turkey hosted Spain at the Konya Medaş Stadium. The visiting team won the match 6-0.
Spain's goals were scored by Merino (3), Pedri (2), and Ferran Torres.
LATEST STANDINGS IN THE GROUP
With this result, Spain won their second match to reach 6 points and maintained their lead. Turkey, having suffered their first defeat, remains at 3 points.
Barış Alper Yılmaz was unable to play against Spain due to the red card he received in the Georgia match.
ONE OF THE HEAVIEST DEFEATS IN HISTORY
The National Team has been defeated by a margin of 6 or more goals for the 10th time in its history.
The national team's most lopsided defeats in history:
Poland (1968), England (1984, 1987) | 8-0
Egypt (1928) | 7-1
West Germany (1954) | 7-2
Netherlands (2021), Austria (2024) | 6-1
Hungary (1984), Italy (1962), Spain (2025) | 6-0