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Can Turkey channel the spirit of 2002 at the FIFA World Cup 2022?

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is still nearly three years away, but there’s already a lot of excitement revolving around the competition. It’s taking place in Asia for the second time in the 21st century. The first time it did, in 2002, Turkey defied the odds by rising their way right into the semi-finals.

Al-Yildizlilar has since experienced some tough times, being unable to qualify for a single World Cup tournament. However, things have looked bright in recent times.

Having recently qualified for the Euro’s 2020, they proved their mettle by destabilizing world champions France in both their games.