{"id":168041,"date":"2025-09-06T19:21:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-usa-watch-out-for-the-goal-turkey-tests-spains-challenging-streak-on-the-road-to-the-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T19:21:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:21:04","slug":"world-cup-2026-usa-watch-out-for-the-goal-turkey-tests-spains-challenging-streak-on-the-road-to-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-usa-watch-out-for-the-goal-turkey-tests-spains-challenging-streak-on-the-road-to-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026 USA: Watch out for the goal! Turkey tests Spain’s challenging streak on the road to the World Cup."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Eduardo J. CastelaoEnviado especial Konya (Turqu\u00eda)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Enviado especial<\/span> Konya (Turqu\u00eda)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In a magnificent stadium, with \u00a0immaculate grass\u00a0, and in front of \u00a040,000 passionately cheering Turkish fans\u00a0, the Spanish national team faces a significant match that might not be concerning for their coach, \u00a0Luis de la Fuente\u00a0, but definitely has implications for the average citizen. What\u2019s at stake? The coach has been at the helm for \u00a032 matches\u00a0, during which the team conceded just \u00a017 goals\u00a0 in the first \u00a026 games\u00a0 (an average of \u00a00.61 goals per match\u00a0). However, in the last \u00a0six encounters\u00a0, including a friendly against a weak Bulgarian side, they have conceded \u00a013 goals\u00a0 (averaging \u00a02.1 goals per match\u00a0). This marks an alarming increase, with goals received shooting up \u00a0fourfold\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The recent tally includes \u00a0two goals against Switzerland\u00a0 in the last group match of the Nations League, \u00a0two against the Netherlands\u00a0 in the first leg of the quarter-finals, \u00a0three in the return leg\u00a0, and \u00a0four in the semi-final against France\u00a0, topped off with \u00a0two more against Portugal\u00a0 in the final. “I am zero worried,” the coach insists, adding, “as long as we can score one more than the rival.” While he does have a point, matchdays like tonight in \u00a0Konya\u00a0 call for a more steadfast defensive strategy.<\/p>\n

The reasons behind this shift in defensive form aren’t crystal clear, as there\u2019s been no alteration in the team\u2019s system or philosophy. One possible explanation is the absence of \u00a0Aymeric Laporte\u00a0, whose departure coincides precisely with this slump (he was not called up for the squad last November and hasn\u2019t returned). Another theory, perhaps more pressing, points to the vulnerabilities in the right-back position, an area that brings \u00a0Dani Carvajal\u00a0 back into the lineup in hopes of reinforcing that side.<\/p>\n

Unbeaten Streak and World Cup Aspirations<\/h2>\n

Tonight’s match is also a gauge of Spain’s chances to qualify directly for the World Cup, avoiding the need for a playoff. Following Turkey\u2019s victory over Georgia, their only tricky away fixture, it’s apparent that this matchup will likely decide the frontrunner for qualification between the teams on the pitch tonight.<\/p>\n

Not losing is certainly a favorable result, but a team of Spain’s caliber should aim higher. \u201cBeyond statistics, we come here to win, as we always do,\u201d says De la Fuente with confidence. The squad boasts an impressive \u00a026-match unbeaten streak\u00a0 in official competitions, a record that spans over two years.<\/p>\n

Spanish supporters are eagerly hoping this momentum continues. While the team navigates challenges on the field, the passion from \u00a040,000 fans\u00a0 behind them in Konya may prove to be the extra motivation needed. As the players take to the field, the stakes are high, not just for qualifying but also to restore confidence in their defensive strategies.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, the current trajectory of the Spanish team raises valid concerns about their defensive strategy. Yet, with the backing of the committed \u00a0Spanish supporters\u00a0 and a determination to secure victory, they have every potential to follow through on their aspirations and maintain their unbeaten streak. The upcoming match will be pivotal in determining their future in both the qualifiers and the approaching \u00a0World Cup\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Eduardo J. CastelaoEnviado especial Konya (Turqu\u00eda) Enviado especial Konya (Turqu\u00eda) Actualizado S\u00e1bado, 6 septiembre 2025 – 20:57 In a magnificent stadium, with \u00a0immaculate grass\u00a0, and in front of \u00a040,000 passionately cheering Turkish fans\u00a0, the Spanish national team faces a significant match that might not be concerning for their coach, \u00a0Luis de la Fuente\u00a0, but definitely […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[36710,41636],"class_list":["post-168041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","tag-deportes","tag-deportes-futbol-mundial-de-futbol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168041\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}