Turkish National Football Team Lost 1-0 to France in the Nations League
Hosting France in Kocaeli for their first test in the UEFA Nations League, our national team bowed to their opponent by a single goal.
The Turkish National Football Team faced France at the Kocaeli Stadium in their first match of the UEFA Nations League A Group 1 and left the pitch with a 1-0 defeat.
The Match at Kocaeli Stadium
The Turkish National Football Team shared the pitch with France at the Kocaeli Stadium in their first UEFA Nations League A Group 1 match. The encounter witnessed great competition.
Starting Lineups of the Match
Turkey's starting eleven featured Uğurcan, Zeki, Merih, Abdülkerim, Ferdi, Salih, İsmail, Can, Arda, Oğuz, and Barış Alper. France's lineup consisted of Maignan, Kounde, Lacroix, Upamecano, Truffert, Kone, Rabiot, Cherki, Olise, Dembele, and Mbappe.
The Goal and Turning Point of the Match
The only goal of the match came from Kylian Mbappe in the 54th minute, putting France ahead 1-0. In the National Team, goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır received a red card in the 88th minute.
Next Match and Refereeing Crew
The critical match was officiated by German referee Felix Zwayer. In their next UEFA Nations League match, the national team will host Italy in Bursa on Monday.