Overview
- Live updates report Pedri scored from distance in the sixth minute to give Spain a 1-0 lead in Konya.
- Luis de la Fuente left Rodri and Dani Carvajal out of the starting XI for fitness reasons despite both rejoining the squad after injury.
- Lamine Yamal was cleared after minor back discomfort and started, as Spain lean on youth and pace in attack.
- Turkey entered confident under Vincenzo Montella after a 3-2 win in Georgia, with Arda Güler and Hakan Çalhanoglu identified as primary threats.
- The Turkish federation chose the fervent nya BüBüyükşehir Arena to maximize home support in a matchup that could shape direct qualification from Group E.