After the completion of the two rounds in the group stage of the World Cup, one intriguing and revealing detail has come to light.
Statistically, the team with the highest number of shots so far is Turkey, who, despite suffering two defeats and losing all chances of advancing to the playoffs, have averaged an astonishing 31 attempts per game against Australia and Paraguay. Yet, they have failed to score a single goal. This figure significantly surpasses their closest competitors—Spain (24.5), Canada (22.5), Uruguay (22), and Germany (21).
However, another statistic sheds more light on the situation. Turkey has managed only 6.5 shots on target per match. This means the vast majority of their attempts missed the goal—whether due to taking shots from poor positions, facing strong defensive pressure, lack of composure, or sheer desperation. When only one in every five shots finds the target, and opposing goalkeepers are performing well, the prospects for success become extremely slim.
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