Arda Guler apologizes after Turkey's World Cup elimination

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Arda Guler apologizes after Turkey's World Cup elimination
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Arda Guler, Real Madrid midfielder, issued a public apology to Turkish supporters following Turkey's elimination from the World Cup after a 0-1 loss to Paraguay. This defeat ended Turkey's campaign in the group stage, where they failed to score a goal in two matches. Guler expressed disappointment and bewilderment, acknowledging that the squad had the quality to perform better. He accepted responsibility for the team's poor showing and promised to work hard in future tournaments to restore faith among fans.

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  • Turkey is eliminated from the World Cup with two losses and no goals.
  • Guler expressed regret and promised to improve in future tournaments.
  • Expectations were high for Turkey after a 24-year absence from the World Cup.
  • Guler accepted responsibility for the team's disappointing performance.
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Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has publicly apologised to Turkish supporters after Turkey’s World Cup campaign came to a shocking end following a 0-1 defeat to Paraguay in their second group-st...

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