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Ends World Cup without contribution
Yildiz had two shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 win versus USA.
Analysis: Yildiz continued to be one of Turkey's most dangerous players and shared the team's shooting load with Orkun Kokcu, both registering two shots on the night. Those efforts pushed his tournament tally to 14 shots across three games, yet he leaves without a goal or an assist to his name in what has been a disappointing tournament for Yildiz and Turkey alike as they make an early exit.
Lively cameo off bench
Yildiz (calf) recorded six shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Australia.
Analysis: Yildiz checked in at halftime for Baris Yilmaz and instantly gave Turkiye's attack a spark, firing six shots (none on target) while finding pockets of space between Australia's lines with the kind of direct, aggressive play that had been missing in the first half. His introduction was widely viewed as the turning point that transformed Turkiye from predictable to dangerous going forward, though Patrick Beach and Australia's defense ultimately stood tall. Yildiz wrapped up the Juventus campaign with 11 goals and nine assists in 46 appearances, and coach Vincenzo Montella is expected to hand him a spot in the starting XI against Paraguay as Turkiye looks to get its World Cup qualifying push back on track.
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