The National Team Defeated Georgia 4-1: A Critical Step Towards the World Cup with the Participation of the Citizens at Yedikule Fortress

The National Football Team took a critical step towards qualifying from Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers by defeating Georgia 4-1. The match was watched by the citizens on a giant screen set up at Yedikule Fortress, as well as at the Kocaeli Stadium.

The national team took to the field with a strong game plan in the match played at the Kocaeli Stadium. Dominating from the opening minutes, the Turkish team took the lead with two goals from Merih Demiral. In the offense, young stars Kenan Yıldız and Yunus Akgün scored goals to bring the score to 4-1. Georgia's only goal came from Giorgi Kochorashvili.

With this result, the national team secured its third victory in its fourth match in the group and increased its points to 9. Georgia remained on 3 points, while Spain, who defeated Bulgaria 4-0 in another match played on the same day, maintained their lead with 12 points. Bulgaria, meanwhile, remained bottom of the group without any points. Türkiye's crucial victory is of great importance for the play-off spot.

Thousands of citizens shared in the national excitement on the giant screen set up at Yedikule Fortress, organised by the Fatih Municipality. The screen, erected between the walls that have witnessed Istanbul's history for centuries, brought together the excitement of football with the memory of a cultural venue. The castle's spacious courtyard was transformed into a stadium during the match, filled with cheers, waving flags and applause. Children running around with flags in their hands and young people cheering showed that football is not just a sport, but also a value that strengthens social unity.

This historic venue stood out not only for its stone walls but also for hosting shared emotions. While our citizens celebrated the goals scored by the Turkish national team, they also shared the pride of being together within thousands of years of history. Fatih Municipality's organisation, which combined sport and culture, brought our fellow citizens together and strengthened social solidarity. Thanks to this event, Yedikule Fortress brought together the excitement of football with a historical backdrop and was transformed into a cultural stage.

The national team will complete the group stage with two crucial matches in November. The national team will face Bulgaria in Bursa on November 15 and then take on Spain in Seville on November 18. Following these matches, the 12 countries that finish top of their groups will qualify directly for the World Cup. The runners-up in each group will compete in play-offs alongside teams from the UEFA Nations League.

Türkiye's 4-1 victory over Georgia gave both the technical team and the fans a huge morale boost on this journey. While sports authorities found the national team's fighting spirit on the pitch encouraging, our citizens also took pride in witnessing this success at Yedikule Fortress.

This special gathering demonstrated once again that football is not just a game played on the pitch; it is a powerful common ground that reflects the shared joys, sense of unity and social energy of the nation. Citizens who gathered at Yedikule Fortress witnessed the victory of the Turkish national team while also experiencing a night full of history and culture. The anthems and cheers echoing within the walls of history made this gathering unforgettable. Both the national team's victory on the pitch and the excitement experienced by our citizens in a historic venue have secured their place in the sporting and cultural memory of Türkiye.