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Turkey, Arda Guler beat Venezuela 2-1 in the international friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup

Turkey squared off against Venezuela in a crucial international friendly, finalizing their preparations for their 2026 World Cup opener against Australia on June 13.

Arda Guler #8 of Turkiye dribbles the ball.
© Tomas Diniz Santos/Getty ImagesArda Guler #8 of Turkiye dribbles the ball.

Turkey have taken a 2-1 lead over Venezuela in this crucial international friendly, providing a major boost to their confidence as they finalize preparations for their 2026 World Cup opener against Australia on June 13.

With this result, Turkey carry a winning mentality into their June 13 World Cup debut against Australia. By roaring back from an early deficit against Venezuela to secure the victory, the Crescent-Stars proved they have what it takes to dictate terms and make serious noise in the group stage.

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With goals from Akgun and an own goal, Turkey defeated Venezuela at Chase Stadium. The only goal for the South American side came from Mendoza.

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90+3' - TURKEY WIN (1-2)

With a great comeback, Turkey won against Venezuela and they will prepare for their 2026 World Cup debut against Australia on June 13.

90' - Additional time (1-2)

Three minutes of additional time.

87' - VENEZUELA MISSED A CLEAR CHANCE (1-2)

Mendoza was in the edge of the area and with the goal on front he couldn't score the second goal for Venezuela.

84' - The match start to become slow (1-2)

Despite Venezuela's attempts, the match have slowed down.

81' - Venezuela want to control Turkey with fouls (1-2)

The Europeans have the result and in that way, Venezuela are trying to get the ball through fouls, but the Turkish side is showing great performance.

78' - Martinez lead Venezuela's attacks (1-2)

With his explosion and speed, Martinez try to find spaces for Venezuela, but the Turkish defense have been outstanding.

75' - Turkey want to score their third goal (1-2)

After a couple of attacks from Venezuela, Turkey are taking advantage of counterattacks to create dangerous situations.

72' - Venezuela keep the ball on their side (1-2)

With a series of fouls, Venezuela retain the ball and try to get closer to Turkey's area, but they are just attempts.

70' - Venezuela score, but it was disallowed (1-2)

Ramirez scored, but the referee lifted the flag.

68' - Turkey with the ball (1-2)

Time to restart the game.

66' - Cooling break (1-2)

Time to hydrate.

65' - Ball possession (1-2)

Turkey 54%, Venezuela 46%.

62' - Turkey keep attacking (1-2)

They were trying to take advantage of Venezuela's attacks to create a counterattack, but Gul at the end was offside.

60' - Venezuela create chances through counterattacks (1-2)

Through counterattacks, Venezuela want to create good chances to score.

58' - Turkey don't slow down (1-2)

With plenty of dangerous attacks, Turkey keep pressing Venezuela in the defensive line.

55' - TURKEY SCORE (1-2)

Akgun scores for Turkey and now they have the advantage.

52' - Three yellow cards in one play (1-1)

Aramburu, Segovia and Guler sae the yellow card.

50' - Venezuela take control of the game in the second half (1-1)

With Telasco Segovia in the lead, the Venezuelans want to find the space to score their second goal of the game.

47' - Substitutions for Turkey (1-1)

Demiral and Akgun in, Bardacki and Kahveci out.

45' - Second half underway (1-1)

Referee blows his whistle and the second half is underway!

First half stats

Possession: Venezuela 43% | Turkey 57%

Total Shots: Venezuela 3 | Turkey 6

Shots on Target: Venezuela 1 | Turkey 2

Fouls Committed: Venezuela 7 | Turkey 5

Corner Kicks: Venezuela 2 | Turkey 3

Offsides: Venezuela 2 | Turkey 1

Yellow Cards: Venezuela 0 | Turkey 0

45+2' - Halftime (1-1)

The referee blows his whistle and the first half is over.

45' - Additional time (1-1)

Two more minutes in the first half.

44' - AN OWN GOAL FOR TURKEY (1-1)

With a great corner kick sent by Guler, Yilmaz tried to score, but Venezuelan defenders got confused and sent the ball to the net.

42' - Venezuela are more confident on the field (1-0)

With the result on their favor, Venezuela are taking control of the game, while Turkey seem desperate to score the equalizer before the first half ends.

40' - Turkey seem closer to score (1-0)

Venezuela are trying to defend their advantage in the score and they are making an outstanding job in the defense.

37' - Turkey press Venezuela on their area (1-0)

When the Venezuelans want to exit from their area, Turkey press a lot and they are taking advantage of it to create corner kicks.

34' - Venezuela take advantage of counterattacks (1-0)

With the Turkish players having the ball possession, once Venezuela take control of it, they try to create chances.

32' - Turkey keep pressing Venezuela (1-0)

Despite the attacks from the South Americans, Turkey want to score whatever it takes.

30' - Venezuela take control of the game (1-0)

With Mendoza as their leader, Venezuela want to score their second goal of the game. A free kick was given.

28' - Turkey almost score (1-0)

Gul was alone in the area and couldn't score the goal, despite the goalkeeper was on the floor, after a corner kick.

26' - Match restart (1-0)

Turkey have the ball to restart.

24' - Cooling break (1-0)

Time to hydrate.

23' - Turkey try to find spaces, but they can't (1-0)

With Guler in one side and Yilmaz in the other, Turkey want to score.

20' - Ball possession (1-0)

Turkey 67%, Venezuela 33%

17' - Turkey create corners (1-0)

With their wings, Turkey try to send the ball to Gul, but Venezuela's defenders are sending every ball to the corner kick.

15' - Turkey answer (1-0)

With a great play from Guler, he tried to find Celik, but he committed a foul in the area and the ball is back to Venezuela.

13' - MENDOZA SCORES (1-0)

A great individual play from Mendoza ended in a rocket from the left side of the field.

12' - A great chance for Venezuela (0-0)

The Venezuelans are trying to find Martinez in Turkey's area, but the defenders are controlling him, and Venezuela create their first chance, but the crossing went wide.

10' - Venezuela want to create options (0-0)

Through clashes against Turkey's players, Venezuela want to take the ball possession, but the Europeans are not giving it.

7' - Yilmaz leads the attack for Turkey (0-0)

With plenty of space in the right side of the field, Turkey have been attacking Venezuela with Yilmaz, now they got a corner.

5' - Venezuela are defending outstandingly (0-0)

The attacks from both sides of the field have found Turkey's strikers, but Venezuela's defense has played outstandingly so far.

2' - Turkey want to score the first goal (0-0)

With pressure from Yilmaz and Guler, Turkey want to score the first goal of the game.

0' - First half underway! (0-0)

The referee blows his whistle and the first half is underway!

Both teams on the field

Both teams take the field to start the game and we are in the protocolary acts.

Today's venue

Originally opened in 2020 as Inter Miami CF Stadium (and later known as DRV PNK Stadium from 2021 to 2024), the venue serves as the temporary home for Inter Miami CF while they construct their permanent stadium, Nu Stadium. Located Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the stadium has a capacity of  21,550 spectators and the surface is natural grass.

Turkey's fixture in the World Cup

Turkey Group D match schedule

  • Matchday 1: Australia vs. Turkey
  • Date: June 13, 2026
  • Venue: BC Place (Vancouver, Canada)
  • Kickoff Time: 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT local
  • Matchday 2: Turkey vs. Paraguay
  • Date: June 19, 2026
  • Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
  • Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT local
  • Matchday 3: Turkey vs. United States
  • Date: June 25, 2026
  • Venue: Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, California)
  • Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT local

First time facing each other

Venezuela and Turkey will not only play an international friendly. This is the first time that both face each other in history.

Turkey lineup

Turkey's starting XI: Ugurkan; Abdulkerin, Zeki Celik, Ozan Kabac, Eren Elmali; Ismail Yuksek, Orkun Kokcu; Arda Guler, Deniz Gul, Baris Yilmaz, Irfan Kahvezi.

Venezuela lineup

Venezuela starting XI: Jose Contreras; Nahuel Ferraresi, Jon Aramburu, Teo Quintero, Yangel Herrera; Gleiker Mendoza, Cristian Caceres, Jesus Ramirez; Telasco Segovia, David Martinez, Christian Makoun.

Kickoff time and how to watch

Venezuela and Turkey will battle it out at Chase Stadium, former Inter Miami's stadium, at 6 pm (ET).

You can watch the game between Venezuela and Turkey in the US on Fubo, ViX, FOX One

Welcome to the Venezuela vs Turkey game!

Venezuela and Turkey have an international friendly match prior to the 2026 World Cup, and here in Bolavip you can follow the live minute-by-minute updates of this thrilling duel!

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