The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a highly anticipated Group E clash as Turkey hosts Spain at the Torku Arena in Konya. Both teams are coming off a win in their opening qualifiers and will be looking to secure a crucial victory to take an early lead in the group standings.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 7, 20256:45 PMTorku Arena, Konya, Turkey
Team Form and Analysis:
Turkey enters this match after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Georgia in their opening qualifier. The home side has been in good form, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three competitive matches. Under the management of Vincenzo Montella, the Turkish side has shown a resilient and attacking style of play, and they will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to get a historic result against Spain.
Spain, meanwhile, started their qualifying campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Bulgaria. The Spanish side, led by Luis de la Fuente, has been in excellent form and is looking to secure a direct spot at the 2026 World Cup. With a squad packed with top-tier talent, Spain will be looking to maintain their dominant record against Turkey.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is heavily in favor of Spain, who are unbeaten in their last 12 encounters with Turkey, with eight wins and four draws. The last time the two sides met, in the Euro 2016 group stage, Spain secured a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Player to Watch:
Turkey: All eyes will be on their in-form attacking players, particularly Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who scored twice in their last match, and young star Arda Güler. Güler has become a key creative force for his country and will be a major threat to the Spanish defense.
Spain: The focus for Spain will be on their attacking players, particularly Mikel Oyarzabal and the young prodigy Lamine Yamal. Oyarzabal has been in sensational goal-scoring form for his country, while Yamal’s creativity and flair can single-handedly turn the tide of any match.
Prediction:
Given Spain’s clear superiority in terms of talent, their dominant head-to-head record against Turkey, and their excellent recent form, they are the clear favorites to win this match. While Turkey will have the home advantage and the motivation to secure a historic result, it is difficult to see them overcoming the Spanish team’s quality. A hard-fought away victory for Spain seems like a plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Turkey vs Spain match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Amazon Prime Video
USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
Canada: DAZN
Spain: RTVE
Turkey: TRT 1
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