Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır was excellent for Turkey of their remaining 2026 World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Spain, Softfootball studies.
Turkey drew 2-2 in opposition to Spain in a recreation they wanted to win to qualify for the Mundial but it surely was an enormous ask in opposition to the La Roja. Earlier than the encounter Spain had not misplaced or drawn any matches. They have been unbeaten and haven’t conceded any targets.
Spain had 15 factors from 5 video games and a draw could be sufficient for qualification as a result of Turkey had 12 factors and required to win but it surely didn’t fall their method as they wished.
Spain celebrated and shared a stunning submit on their official X deal with. It was a deserved marketing campaign and so they merited their spot on the 2026 World Cup to be hosted by the USA of America, Mexico and Canada. The submit learn:
The pic you’ve been ready for…
WE’RE HEADED TO THE #FIFAWorldCup! ⚡🔥#VamosEspaña pic.twitter.com/d71xQDSglv— Spanish Soccer (@SpainIsFootball) November 18, 2025
Curiously, followers have been impressed with how Turkey helped their very own in Seville. Particularly, the protected palms of Manchester United goalkkeper, Altay Bayındır who not too long ago misplaced his beginning spot to Senne Lammens.
Dani Olmo gave Spain the lead however Turkey got here again with two fast targets from Deniz Gül and Salih Özcan. If it had stayed 2-1, Turkey would have certified however Mikel Oyarzabal stepped as much as rating his 51st aim for Spain and ship them to the World Cup.
In the course of the encounter, Altay Bayindir, who performed for 90 minutes, made six saves, three contained in the field, made a punch, one excessive declare, seven recoveries and one clearance.
The followers have been so impressed and @news_united_ said:
Large efficiency Bayindir! 🔥 Six saves in opposition to Spain isn’t any joke. He’s displaying precisely why United saved religion in him strong, calm, and clutch when it issues
@zzzIntheShadow added:
Bayindir performs in actual video games, however after all no one might be bothered to reward him. Lammens blanks a workforce no one might select of a lineup, and the hype machine explodes.
@mia_san_mia27 appear to be a Manchester United fan, who couldn’t overlook how poor the goalkeeper was when he was requested to switch the departed Andre Onana in aim for the Crimson Devils. He mentioned:
You’ll be able to reward him all day however I can’t overlook the trauma he induced United followers originally of the season. He needs to be loaned to Turkish golf equipment.
Turkey can nonetheless qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the event that they win their play-off in March subsequent yr.
