On November 19, 2025, within the framework of the 2026 World Cup qualifying stage, the national teams of Spain and Turkey competed against each other. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In the match, Spain managed to equalize twice and maintained their first position in the group. At the beginning of the game, possession of the field and ball was mostly with the Spanish team.
The hosts frequently launched attacks from the wings, creating dangerous situations towards the opponent's goal. In the 6th minute, Cucurella delivered an accurate pass from the left wing, the ball reached Dani Olmo via Fabián Ruiz, and he scored, opening the score.
After this goal, Spain continued to hold the initiative. However, Turkey gradually began to level the game and organized counterattacks.
Near the end of the first half, the Turkish team intensified pressure by taking advantage of set pieces. After a corner kick, through Ilmaz's pass, Gul struck the goal accurately from close range and equalized the score.
In the second half, Turkey increased the pace of the game. The team led by Vincenzo Montella moved effectively between the wings and lines.
In the 55th minute, Kadıoğlu made a pass from the left wing, Kekçu received the ball on his chest and lifted it to Özcan. Özcan struck accurately into the lower corner, putting Turkey ahead.
In response, Spain intensified their attacks and began to play actively in the opponent's half. In the 62nd minute, Cucurella's pass from the left wing, after a ricochet, reached Oyarzabal, who targeted the empty goal precisely and equalized the score again.
In the remaining minutes, both teams created several dangerous situations, but Spain's Unai Simón and Turkey's goalkeeper Bayındır showed reliable performances, preserving the draw result. This draw was favorable for both teams.
Spain took first place in the group with 16 points, while Turkey secured second place and qualified for the playoff stage.
