Turkey returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and prepares to face Australia on Saturday at BC Place. Turkey captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu says he expects the match to be dominated by his team, arguing that Turkey has “more qualities” and a “more talented” squad than its opponent. His comments position Turkey as confident despite the long gap from World Cup competition, noting that Turkey has previously achieved continental success earlier in the century but failed to qualify for the past five World Cups. The outlets reporting the comments describe Çalhanoğlu speaking ahead of the opening match, with his remarks focused on Turkey’s perceived squad strength and ability to control the game. The discussion centers on expectations for the matchup between Turkey and Australia, with both sources emphasizing Turkey’s absence from the tournament and the captain’s belief that the team can outperform in the first game.