Eren Elmalı on Galatasaray season and 2026 World Cup disappointment

Galatasaray midfielder Eren Elmalı spoke to the press about the club’s season start and the Turkish national team’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said the squad entered the camp later than planned but felt the early matches were going well, and he praised the depth and competition within Galatasaray’s left‑back positions.

Elmalı also reflected on the team’s elimination at the World Cup, describing the experience as a “very bad night” on 19 June, mentioning the heat and challenging training conditions in the United States. He expressed regret that the squad could not deliver the expected performance despite strong support from Turkey, and pledged to work on improvement. The player highlighted goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır as a role model and emphasized the need for continued ambition and resilience.

Overall, Elmalı’s comments underscored a hopeful outlook for the coming season while acknowledging the disappointment of the recent international tournament.