THE LOWDOWN — THE FULL HISTORY
THE STAT
Türkiye took 62 shots and scored no goals in their first two World Cup games, losing 2-0 to Australia and 1-0 to Paraguay. That is the most shots without a goal in any two-game span at a World Cup since 1966, when Opta shot data begins.
THE EXIT
After those two games they were mathematically eliminated.
THE IRONY
In their final game Arda Güler finally scored, and Türkiye beat the United States 3-2, with further goals from Barış Yılmaz and Ayhan. It came one game too late for a golden generation.
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