Turkish Ampute Football National Team prepares for World Cup

The Turkish Ampute Football National Team is conducting intensive training preparations at the Akkent Sports Village in Gaziantep, hosted by the Şahinbey Municipality. The team is preparing for the WAFF Ampute Football World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13 to 22, 2026.

Şahinbey Mayor Mehmet Tahmazoğlu visited the training sessions to meet with the technical staff and athletes. During the visit, he expressed his support for the team, noting that four players from the Şahinbey Ampute Football Team are members of the national squad. The Mayor emphasized the importance of amputee football in helping individuals with disabilities integrate into society and serve as role models.

National team technical director Gazi İsmail Temiz praised the comprehensive facilities provided by the municipality, stating that the team is focused on technical and tactical preparations. Following their previous success as world champions, the team aims to secure another title and raise their flag at the upcoming tournament.