MATCH RECAP: Turkey Comes From Behind to Defeat Venezuela in Thrilling International Friendly at Inter Miami CF Stadium

Inter Miami CF’s facilities once again staged another international friendly, with a vibrant Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale witnessing a 2-1 comeback victory for Turkey against Venezuela this Saturday afternoon. 

The match was part of a series of special events across the Club’s world-class facilities around FIFA World Cup festivities. Turkey closed out its preparations ahead of their third appearance at the global tournament. Venezuela, meanwhile, returned to Inter Miami CF Stadium for a fourth time as La Vinotinto shifts the focus to the next World Cup qualifying cycle. 

Match Action

Venezuela opened the scoring with a stunner in the 13th minute, with Gleiker Mendoza burying the ball in the top-right corner with a right-footed curler from outside the box. 

Barış Alper Yılmaz found the equalizer for Turkey before the half in the 44th, striking from close range after a corner kick delivery from Arda Güler that rattled the left post.  

Yunus Akgün completed the comeback for Turkey in the 54th minute of play with a screamer, finding the back of the net with a powerful half volley from long range. 

Next Up

Turkey is set to begin their participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with their Group D encounter against Australia next Sunday, June 14. Venezuela, meanwhile, returns to action on Tuesday, June 9 in an international friendly against Iraq.