Bayindir dreams of World Cup with Turkey

Bayindir eyes World Cup glory

Altay Bayindir says this Turkey squad can achieve something special at the World Cup. The Manchester United goalkeeper, reflecting on what the team has already accomplished, believes there is more to come. "We did something before, we can do more," Bayindir said. "We have a very good team at the moment, many talented players, almost everyone is playing in Europe, everyone has a good memory of what they can do." (3) Confidence is high, and Bayindir is not hiding his ambition – he wants to lift the trophy.

Fan reactions

The mood among fans is one of genuine belief. Seeing younger players like Baris and Yunus grow into key figures has validated the faith supporters placed in them years ago. With almost the entire squad now playing in Europe's top leagues, the feeling is that this generation is built for something bigger. Read the discussion here.