Arda Güler sends a message to Spain: "It will be a tough match for them too let’s not underrate ourselves"
Turkey kicked off their FIFA 2026 World Cup UEFA Qualifying campaign in Group E with a 3-2 away victory over Georgia. Arda Güler stood out with his impressive performance and dominance in duels, once again showcasing his talent. The Real Madrid starlet didn’t miss the opportunity to send a message to Spain, the top-seeded team in the group.
The match, held at Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Tbilisi, saw Turkey take a 2-0 lead in the first half. The goals came from Mert Müldür and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who netted twice. Turkey will host Spain in their second group match on Sunday, September 7, in Konya.The match, held at Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Tbilisi, saw Turkey take a 2-0 lead in the first half. The goals came from Mert Müldür and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who netted twice. Turkey will host Spain in their second group match on Sunday, September 7, in Konya.
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Arda Güler, who has recently broken into Real Madrid’s starting eleven and started the first two matches of the season, shared his thoughts after the victory over Georgia — and looked ahead to the upcoming clash with Spain.
Speaking to the official broadcaster following the match, Güler said:
“They only lost to us in the Euro group stage — and today they lost again. We played a great game and secured the three points we were aiming for. This win is dedicated to the Turkish people. We’ve had victories in basketball and volleyball as well, and we want to continue bringing joy to our fans.
It will be a tough match for Spain too. Let’s not underestimate ourselves. They don’t know the atmosphere in Konya. We’ll give it our all and, hopefully, deliver a great performance.”
