Türkiye (pictured) has defeated Afghanistan in the 2026 Shepparton Nations Cup in a ripping match that ended with a two-all draw that went into overtime and a penalty shootout.
Turkiye broke open the game in the first half with two goals, but Afghanistan showed why they won last year’s tournament, tightening up their defence and scoring two goals in the second half. After the penalty shootout, it was Turkiye holding the cup in front of the large crowd.
It was another successful tournament for the event organiser Abbas Al-Najar, which has grown every year since 2024.
