Turkey demolished Bulgaria 6–1 in a World Cup qualifier that exposed the gulf between the sides. The visitors dominated possession with 78 per cent and generated 1.84 xG across 18 shots, of which eight found the target; Bulgaria managed just 22 per cent possession and 0.53 xG from four shots. Kenan Yildiz struck twice to lead Turkey's onslaught, while Bulgaria's goalkeeper faced an overwhelming workload, saving just 25 per cent of eight shots on target despite conceding 6.0 post-shot xG. Turkey's 4–2–3–1 setup controlled the tempo throughout, restricting Bulgaria's 4–4–1–1 to peripheral involvement. The comprehensive nature of the victory—Turkey's expected goals nearly four times Bulgaria's—underscores a chasm in quality. Turkey's qualification credentials strengthened considerably; Bulgaria's defensive frailties demand urgent attention.