Kocaeli Stadyumu is about to experience a high-intensity evening. Second in Group E, Turkey hosts Georgia this Saturday with the objective of consolidating its place for the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Facing it, a Georgian selection still in the race, but which no longer has a joker. This shock will be broadcast from 8:45 p.m., in a stadium heated to white heat by sporting… and political issues. The Turkish Federation has announced that ticket revenue will be donated to Gaza, giving this match a dimension well beyond football.
Türkiye – Georgia: a crucial duel for 2nd place
With six points in three games, the Turks are on time. After the humiliation suffered against Spain (0-6), the 6-1 victory against Bulgaria revived the machine, carried by Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız. But the selection remains marked by the controversy surrounding goalkeeper Berke Özer, dismissed after leaving the camp without authorization. Montella will have to deal without disruptions to maintain the offensive momentum seen in Sofia. Opposite, Georgia de Sagnol (3 points) is playing for survival. A new setback would seriously distance him from the North American dream.
Georgia hangs on, Kvaratskhelia expected
Outclassed by Spain (0-2), Georgia was not unworthy, but sorely lacked efficiency. Kvaratskhelia, from the club, will be there, as will Mikautadze and Davitashvili, forming an attacking trio who have played in Ligue 1. It remains to be seen whether this will be enough against a Turkey which has won the last three direct duels, including a spectacular 3-2 in the first leg. Since their only victory against the Turks (friendly in 2007), the Georgians have never been able to reverse the trend.
An electric atmosphere for a high-stakes match
In a strong emotional context, Turkey wants to get closer to a return to the World Cup, 24 years after its last participation. In front of her audience, she is the favorite, but remains on her guard. Georgia, with its back to the wall, will bravely play its luck with its weapons. Between tactical tension, political ambition and sporting duel, this Türkiye – Georgia promises to be hot.
🗓️ Practical information: Türkiye vs Georgia |
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| 📅 Date | Tuesday October 14, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | 8:45 p.m. (French time) |
| 🏟️ Stadium | Kocaeli Stadyumu (Kocaeli) |
| 📺 Broadcaster in France | Not broadcast on TV |
| 💻 Streaming in France | The Live Foot Team (subscribers only) |
| 🏆 Competition | 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe Zone (Group E) |
Lineups for the Türkiye – Georgia match
Türkiye: Çakır – Çelik, Demiral, Bardakcı, Kadıoğlu – Çalhanoğlu, Kökçü – Yıldız, Güler, Yılmaz – Aktürkoğlu.
Georgia: Mamardashvili – Kakabadze, Goglichidze, Kashia, Dvali – Kiteishvili, Kochorashvili, Mekvabishvili – Davitashvili, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia.
🌍 On which channel to watch the match |
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| 🇫🇷France | The Live Football Team (streaming only) |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | TV8 Turkiye |
| 🌍MENA | BeIN Sports MENA 6, BeIN Connect, TOD |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sports TV 6 |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Nova Sport |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | DAZN |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat Sport Premium 1 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | ESPN4 |
