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Merino Hat-Trick Powers Spain to 6-0 Rout of Turkey in World Cup Qualifying

The European champions seized early control of Group E with six points after overpowering Turkey in Konya.

Overview

  • Mikel Merino netted his first international hat-trick, with Pedri scoring twice and Ferran Torres adding a counterattacking finish.
  • Mikel Oyarzabal supplied three assists as Spain’s attack clicked with incisive passing and swift breaks.
  • Spain dominated from the outset, repeatedly opening Turkey’s defense with speed and precision in transition.
  • The result puts Spain on six points from two matches, with Turkey and Georgia each on three.
  • Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams departed before halftime with a reported thigh/groin issue.