After the World Cup Setback.. A New Challenge Awaits Güler at Real Madrid

The Turkish national team exited the 2026 World Cup in a disappointing manner, leaving the competition after just two group stage matches, despite qualifying for the finals through the playoffs following a strong performance in the qualifiers.

The Turkish national team delivered an outstanding performance in the qualifiers, earning 13 points in their group, which included Spain. This raised expectations ahead of the World Cup, especially with prominent players like Arda Güler in their ranks.

However, the start of the tournament was shocking with a loss to Australia, and the task became even more complicated in the second match against Paraguay, which saw significant Turkish pressure but lacked offensive effectiveness, leading the team to exit the tournament early.

Arda Güler leaves the World Cup with a performance below expectations, as he prepares for a new and crucial phase in his career, especially after a season considered a turning point in his level with over 3000 minutes of play and remarkable statistics in terms of assists (14 assists).

The player also showcased remarkable moments, most notably scoring decisive goals in major matches (he scored 6 goals this season), making him one of the key playmaking elements in his team, at a time when the midfield has been lacking creativity since the departure of Toni Kroos.

Güler is expected to compete for his place in Real Madrid's lineup in the new season, amid anticipated moves in the transfer market and the potential arrival of big names to strengthen the midfield, which presents him with a strong challenge to prove himself within the royal team.