Türkiye’s National Team kicked off the 2024 European Football Championship with a strong performance, defeating Georgia 3-1 in their opening Group F match.
In their Group F opener at the EURO 2024, the Türkiye National Football Team triumphed over Georgia with goals from Mert Müldür, Arda Güler, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu. This victory marks the first time the National Team has won their initial match in a European Football Championship.
The match, hosted by Germany and played at BVB Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park, saw Türkiye, under the management of Vincenzo Montella, face off against Georgia, led by coach Willy Sagnol. The game was officiated by Argentine referee Facundo Tello.
Arda Güler Breaks a Record
Arda Güler, at just 19 years and 114 days old, made history by becoming the youngest player to score in his debut match at a European Championship, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s record from 2004 (19 years and 128 days). Additionally, Arda is now the youngest Turkish player to score in the history of major tournaments, including both the World Cup and the European Championship.
