Ampute National Team Set to Take the Field at the 2026 World Cup

According to a statement from the Turkey Disabled Sports Federation, the Ampute Football National Team, holder of the "reigning world champion" title, will compete at the tournament held in San Juan de los Lagos. The national team will meet Spain, Nigeria and Egypt in Group B.

The Crescent and Star side will take the field against Nigeria in its first match tomorrow at 22:00 Turkey time (TSİ). The 15-player squad of the Ampute Football National Team, coached by İsmail Temiz, has also been announced.

The Ampute Football National Team won the tournament's first title by beating Angola 4-1 in the final of the 2022 World Cup held in Istanbul. After also returning from Mexico with a victory, the national team is aiming for a second consecutive world title.