Türkiye out of World Cup after Paraguay defeat, Montella stays

Out. Türkiye 0–1 Paraguay and the World Cup is over

Two games, zero points, done. Paraguay beat your team 1–0 on Saturday and Türkiye are eliminated from the 2026 World Cup before the group stage even finishes (2) (3). Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız headlined one of the most valuable squads at the tournament, and they are going home early.

Transfermarkt ran the numbers: this Türkiye side now ranks among the most valuable teams ever to crash out at the group stage (2) (3).

Haciosmanoglu: Montella stays

Turkish FA president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu shut down any talk of firing Vincenzo Montella. "This is not a club," he said (4) (5). The message is clear: Montella remains in charge despite the disaster in North America.

Next: a dead rubber against the USA

Türkiye still have one group match left against the United States. The referee has been appointed (1). The only thing on the line now is pride.

Beşiktaş going big for Vlahovic

Away from the national team gloom, Beşiktaş are making a serious move. The club has offered Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic €10 million per year plus a €5 million signing bonus (6). That is major money for the Süper Lig.