Turkey Beats Georgia 3-2 in World Cup Qualifier Group E

Turkey secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Georgia in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match, with standout performances from Real Madrid's young midfielder Arda Güler. Güler, playing in his preferred No. 10 role, contributed an early assist from a corner and was instrumental in the buildup to Turkey's third goal, completing 87.9% of his passes before being substituted late in the match. Georgia's midfielder Kochorashvili also played a key role, notably contributing to Georgia's third goal in their subsequent 3-0 win against Bulgaria, highlighting his consistent importance for the team. The match featured early goals from Turkey's Mert Müldür and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, with Georgia fighting back late goals from Davitashvili and Kvaratskhelia, though they ultimately fell short. Turkey's victory places them temporarily atop Group E, with upcoming matches involving Spain expected to influence the standings. The competitive nature of the match and key contributions from emerging talents underline the intensity of the World Cup qualifying campaign for both nations.