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Thousands of Georgia and Turkey fans gather in Dortmund ahead of Euro 2024 clash

Written by Will Murray
Last Update: June 18, 2024
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Thousands of Georgia and Turkey fans have travelled to Dortmund ahead of their opening group stage match of Euro 2024.

There is a large Turkish population in Germany, and the supporters in and around the stadium are already in a buoyant mood.

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Turkey fans welcomed the team at their hotel ahead of the tournament – Photo: Noah Wedel/dpa – Photo by Icon Sport

Turkey fans create ‘incredible atmosphere’

Over on X.com (formerly Twitter), @eurofootcom posted a video of Turkey fans in Dortmund with the caption, “Türkiye fans creating incredible atmosphere, hours before their match vs Georgia! #EURO2024”.

The supporters in the video were seen bouncing up and down and chanting in support of their team with flags and pyrotechnics reflective of the excited mood in the city.

Due to the large Turkish presence in Germany, the staff and players of the nation have expressed the importance of fan support for a successful campaign. In a press conference on Monday, midfielder Salih Ozcan said (via Reuters): “It's really a big advantage for us to play here in Germany, this is going to feel like a home game for us.”

“I believe that we should use this as an advantage to us but for that we have to show up on the pitch, take the game from Georgia in the first minutes and that should bring our fans behind us.

“So, I urge all the Turkish fans to come and bring on the noise. And I promise we will honour the flag until the end.”

Georgia fans join the party

Georgia fans were also seen chanting and making noise in the streets of Dortmund ahead of the group opener. @BCAFCBH posted four videos of both sets of supporters on X.com with the caption, “Thousands of Turkey and Georgia fans have descended on Dortmund for their opening game tonight, can already tell this is going to be a crazy atmosphere!”