The Turkey national football team appealed for a match cancellation after being eliminated from the World Cup. The behavior of Matias Galarza, who took the referee Ivan Barton's watch, was a topic of discussion.

Why was the match cancellation appeal made?

The TFF took action based on the FIFA rule that 'behaviors that undermine the referee's reputation and prevent the game from being managed in a healthy way require a rematch'.

What is FIFA's view?

In the view from FIFA, the referee's second watch meant that this behavior did not leave room for weakness.

What is the Turkey national football team's next fixture?

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vs USA2026-06-26

The Turkey national football team continues its preparations for its next fixture.

What do the lawyers think?

The lawyers stated that 'the chances of this happening are very low, but such a situation exists'. Follow for Turkey national football team news.