Turkey vs Spain 7 Sep 2025
Watch the football match Live between a team Turkey vs Spain After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers .
This match is played on date 7 Sep 2025
This match takes place in Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadyumu (Konya) – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026
Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Turkey vs Spain |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – UEFA Group B |
| Date | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 20:45 CET (21:45 TRT, 19:45 BST, 18:45 UTC) |
| Venue | Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul (Turkey) |
| Broadcast | TRT Spor (Turkey), RTVE/La 1 (Spain), FIFA+ (International) |
| Last Meeting | Spain 3–0 Turkey (June 17, 2016 – Euro 2016 Group Stage) |
| Head-to-Head | Turkey: 0 wins, Spain: 6 wins, Draws: 4 |
🔎 Overview
Spain secured another important three points in World Cup qualifying with a 2–1 win over Turkey in Istanbul. The hosts fought with passion and intensity, backed by a noisy home crowd, but Spain’s technical superiority and control of possession ultimately proved decisive.
Turkey can take pride in their spirited display and late push for an equaliser, yet Spain’s resilience and composure ensured they left Istanbul with the victory.
🇹🇷 Turkey – Spirited but Narrowly Beaten
Turkey entered the game determined to challenge Spain, and for stretches, they succeeded. Their pressing unsettled Spain at times, and they drew level through a well-taken goal in the second half. However, defensive lapses at crucial moments cost them dearly.
Key Players:
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Hakan Çalhanoğlu – Orchestrated play from midfield and scored Turkey’s only goal.
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Arda Güler – Showed flashes of creativity, causing Spain problems with his dribbling.
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Merih Demiral – Strong in aerial duels but struggled against Spain’s quick interplay.
Tactics: Turkey lined up in a 4-2-3-1, looking to press aggressively in midfield and attack quickly through Çalhanoğlu and Güler. Their plan worked in spells, but lapses in concentration at the back were decisive.
🇪🇸 Spain – Controlled and Clinical
Spain stuck to their identity: possession football, patient buildup, and clinical execution in the final third. Even under pressure in the cauldron of Istanbul, they remained composed, showing the maturity and depth of a top side.
Key Players:
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Álvaro Morata – Scored Spain’s opener and led the line with intelligence.
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Pedri – A constant outlet in midfield, keeping the ball moving and linking play.
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Rodri – Anchored midfield, breaking up Turkish counters and dictating rhythm.
Tactics: Spain operated in a 4-3-3, dominating possession and using width to stretch Turkey. Their calmness in transition helped absorb Turkish pressure and exploit spaces when it mattered most.
📊 Head-to-Head Snapshot
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Total Meetings: 10
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✅ Spain Wins: 6
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🟰 Draws: 4
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❌ Turkey Wins: 0
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⚽ Avg Goals per Match: 2.1
Spain extended their unbeaten record against Turkey, continuing a long history of dominance.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| TEAM | FORM |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟥 |
| Spain | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
Turkey’s inconsistency leaves them outside the qualification spots, while Spain remain unbeaten and firmly in control of Group B.
🎯 Match Verdict
Final Score: Turkey 1–2 Spain
Turkey gave everything in front of their fans, but Spain’s blend of patience, technique, and clinical finishing proved too strong. Çalhanoğlu’s equaliser gave hope, yet Morata’s opener and a late strike from Pedri sealed the win for La Roja.
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