
Turkey’s Rebranding Meets Its Worst World Cup Exit Yet
A 2022 name change intended to shed negative connotations has coincided with a historic World Cup collapse, leaving fans to wonder whether symbolism can mask sporting failure.
Jun 20, 2026
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A 2022 name change intended to shed negative connotations has coincided with a historic World Cup collapse, leaving fans to wonder whether symbolism can mask sporting failure.