Shock theft after Spain-Turkey match! Watches and jewelry stolen: 1 person arrested

In the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers E Group match, Turkey faced Spain away from home. The game, played at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, ended 2-2, meaning Turkey will compete in the play-off round to qualify for the World Cup.

Ahead of the play-off draw to be held today, it has emerged that the Turkish National Team experienced a shocking theft during their stay in Spain.

The following statements appeared in a report from Marca, one of Spain's high-circulation newspapers: "Police are investigating the disappearance of a watch worth approximately 200,000 Euros and two rings estimated to be worth more than 60,000 Euros each. The loss of these items was noticed in the Turkish delegation's locker room at La Cartuja Stadium before the match played on Tuesday (2-2) during their final visit to the city of Seville."

"In discussions with the media, it was confirmed that they received a report of the Ottoman team forgetting something in the locker room; while such forgetfulness is usually common, this time it turned into an official complaint with potential theft charges."

"Sources involved in the operation confirm that both the watch and the two pieces of jewelry have currently been recovered. Additionally, at least one arrest has been made, with the possibility of more individuals involved being considered, and efforts are underway to clarify whether the arrested person was a stadium employee or someone who entered the area unauthorized. The investigation continues to fully determine how the theft occurred and who is behind it."