Türkiye goalkeeper Mert Günok says belief, continuity and collective strength have put the national team on the brink of ending a 24-year absence from the FIFA World Cup, insisting the March play-offs are a challenge his generation is built to overcome.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) as part of its “National Pride on the Road to the 2026 World Cup” project, supported by Türkiye’s domestic payment system TROY, the Fenerbahçe veteran outlined why this squad has both the quality and mentality to punch its ticket to the finals.

“We played the group stage very well and showed our strength,” Günok said.

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