The Turkish national football team has found itself in a controversial situation ahead of their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, due to a viral video circulating on social media. The clip reportedly features the team captain, Çağlar Söyüncü, allegedly smoking on the balcony of the team’s hotel in Vancouver.
The video captures Söyüncü alongside two other individuals, who are also dressed in official Turkish team apparel. This has sparked considerable speculation and debate among fans and social media users regarding the incident.
Despite the surrounding controversy, the Turkish team is focused on their upcoming World Cup opener against Australia, which is set to take place on June 14 at 6:00 AM Central European Time.