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The Turkey national football team's request for a rematch against Paraguay has been rejected by FIFA. The Turkish Football Federation had requested a rematch due to an incident that occurred during the match.
What Happened?
A Paraguayan footballer took the referee's watch and put it on his wrist during the 45th minute of the match. After this incident, the TFF took the matter to FIFA.
FIFA's Decision
FIFA rejected the TFF's request for a rematch. The decision stated that the incident did not prevent the referee from performing his duties and did not create a situation that would require a rematch.
Second Watch Reasoning
FIFA's evaluation of the matter highlighted that the referee had a second watch. In the response sent to the TFF, it was stated that the referee's second watch meant that this behavior did not create a weakness.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Turkey - USA | Home |
What's Next
The Turkey national football team will play important matches in the coming days. One of their upcoming matches will be against the USA on 2026-06-26 at home.
