On Saturday, 22 June, three Euro 2024 matches were played, including a game where Kenan Yildiz represented Turkey. Playing in front of a passionate crowd in Dortmund, Turkey faced off against one of the tournament favorites but unfortunately suffered a 3-0 defeat. Despite the loss, Turkey still has a chance to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. With three points from their two matches, they are currently in second place in Group E behind Portugal. Czechia and Georgia each have a point as well, making the group standings tight and competitive. In an attempt to turn the game around, Kenan Yildiz came off the bench in the 59th minute as a Bianconeri player.