Spain delivered a ruthless performance in their qualifiers, thrashing hosts Turkey 6-0 in a World Cup Group E clash. The win keeps the Spain qualifiers campaign firmly on track, leaving the Turkish defense helpless against the European champions’ pace and precision.
Spain Qualifiers: Dominance from the First Minute
Spain lead Group E with six points from two matches, while Turkey and Georgia sit on three points each. Georgia had beaten Bulgaria 3-0 earlier on Sunday.
The visitors struck early as Pedri scored in the sixth minute, slotting past goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. Mikel Merino doubled Spain’s tally in the 22nd minute with a precise unmarked finish.
In first-half stoppage time, Merino struck again, giving Spain a three-goal lead at the interval. The second half saw a Turkish corner backfire, allowing Ferran Torres to lead a quick counter-attack and score Spain’s fourth.
Merino completed his hat-trick shortly after with a stunning left-footed strike from distance, and Pedri added another goal in the 62nd minute to seal the emphatic 6-0 victory.
What’s Next for Spain
The Spanish squad will continue their World Cup qualifiers with confidence, looking to maintain dominance in upcoming matches in Group E.
