The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Turkey to Glory
“volatile magicians”
Turkey — volatile magicians. Either the tournament's story or its cautionary tale. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Turkey
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Rüştü, but without the war paint in goal · Alpay, but diplomatic at the back · Emre, but serene in midfield · Hakan Şükür, but he waits until the second minute up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Turkey can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Turkey
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting