Arda Guler eliminated from World Cup, prepares for Real Madrid season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Arda Guler's Turkey has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing both group stage matches. Despite the disappointment, Guler's early exit allows him to join Real Madrid's preseason training earlier than some teammates. The midfielder, who made a significant impact last season, will get a chance to prove himself under new manager Jose Mourinho. Guler aims to make a strong start in the upcoming 2026-27 season after further developing his skills at the club.
- •Guler's Turkey lost both group stage games in the World Cup.
- •He scored two goals against Bayern Munich in the previous season.
- •Real Madrid's preseason training starts on July 13.
- •Guler could join training earlier due to Turkey's elimination.
- •He will compete for a spot with Bernardo Silva next season.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arda Guler’s World Cup heartbreak comes with silver lining for Real Madrid
"The midfielder Arda Guler was one of the very few players who deservedly escaped criticism after the failures of the last two years at Real Madrid. The Turkish international has gradually improved his...
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