Major shock for Lamine Yamal in Konya

Following Spain's 6-0 victory over Turkey, a brief crisis occurred when Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal lost his passport. Yamal departed Turkey via a private jet.

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In the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers Group E, Turkey suffered a heavy defeat against Spain. In the match played in Konya, Spain defeated Turkey 6-0. However, after the match, Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal realized his passport was missing when he boarded the team bus.

This situation prompted officials from the Royal Spanish Football Federation to take action. Contacting Turkish authorities, the officials worked with the Konya Police Department to resolve the issue. Yamal checked his luggage to find his passport but was unsuccessful.