Turkey Enters Rare Records: 30 Shots Without Goals in the World Cup

The Turkish national team set an exceptional record in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first team to take 30 or more shots in a single match without managing to score, in one of the most statistically unusual games in the tournament's history.

According to the statistics circulated after the match against Australia, Turkey became the first team to achieve this negative record since the Portugal vs. England quarter-final match in the 2006 World Cup, which saw a large number of attacking attempts without scoring goals during both regular and extra time, before being decided by penalty kicks.

Despite the Turkish offensive dominance and the large number of shots, the lack of effectiveness in front of the goal prevented the Turkish team from converting their superiority into goals, resulting in a 2-0 defeat in a match that will remain notable in the World Cup records from a statistical perspective.

This number is surprising considering the offensive strength the Turkish national team demonstrated during their journey to qualify for the World Cup, as they were known for their ability to create chances and score regularly.