Spain sent out a powerful message in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a ruthless 6-0 win over Turkey at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium today.
Softfootball initially reported that Spain were favourites to get all three points , and Spain wasted no time in going to work. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino was the star of the night, netting a superb hat-trick, including a spectacular long-range strike in the 57th minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal. Pedri also shone with two goals, opening the scoring in the fifth minute and adding his second just after the hour mark.
Ferran Torres marked his 50th international appearance with Spain's fourth of the evening, finishing off a counter-attack early in the second half. Mikel Oyarzabal provided three assists, showcasing Spain's trademark fluid attacking play that left Turkey struggling to cope.