Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella has blamed their early exit from the 2026 World Cup on the team’s inability to score, stressing that despite creating chances, they simply could not convert.
Softfootball understands Turkey lost both matches, 2–0 to Australia and 1–0 to Paraguay, leaving them bottom of Group D with zero points and zero goals.
Montella highlighted the numbers clearly:
Turkey produced 65 shots in two games and scored no goals, a statistic he described as unacceptable for a team filled with top‑level players.
Reacting to the elimination, Arda Güler supported his manager’s assessment and dismissed any rumours of internal conflict. The Barcelona midfielder insisted the squad was united:
Güler revealed there were no issues in the dressing room, agreeing with Montella that the problem was simply their failure to score.
Turkey’s campaign ends in disappointment, while the rest of Group D moves on. With the USA already qualified and Australia and Paraguay set for a decisive final match, the group remains open for the second qualification spot.
