VANCOUVER: Turkiye are back in the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and, despite the long absence, captain Hakan Calhanoglu has made some bulletin-board worthy comments about his team’s first opponent. “I think we will dominate (Saturday), the game, because we have more qualities and a more talented team,” Calhanoglu said Friday of Australia, Turkiye’s opponent at BC Place. “So we will see (Saturday) what happens.” Turkiye have had their share of continental success throughout much of this century but did not qualify for the past five World Cups.

VANCOUVER, June 11 : Young attacking midfielder Arda Guler will lead a hungry Turkey side as they make their return to the World Cup finals for the first time in more than two…

Türkiye returns to the World Cup stage for the first time in 24 years on June 14 carrying heightened expectations and renewed belief, with rising star Arda Güler set to lead the…

The USMNT will be keeping a close eye on the events in Vancouver on Saturday night.

VANCOUVER, June 12 : Australia are confident they can prove people wrong when they take on Turkey in their World Cup opener in Vancouver on Saturday, coach Tony Popovic…

VANCOUVER, June 12 : Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella want his players to keep their emotions in check and make the country proud when they play their first World Cup match in 24…

Hakan Calhanoglu said he expects Turkey to dominate the group match because his team are “more talented”.

VANCOUVER: Turkiye are back in the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and, despite the long absence, captain Hakan Calhanoglu has made some bulletin-board worthy comments…

VANCOUVER, June 13 : Arda Guler will take on the role of playmaker for Turkey as they return to the World Cup after a 24-year absence when they face Australia in their opening…

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

VANCOUVER: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday…

Turkey maintained 72% of possession during the match and outshot the Socceroos 30-9, but couldn’t manage to score.

Australia showcased some disciplined defending and clinical finishing to secure a 2-0 victory over Türkiye at BC Place late Saturday, spoiling the...