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Spain\u2019s march towards the 2026 World Cup shows no sign of slowing. In Konya, La Roja absolutely tore Turkey apart, running out 6\u20130 winners in a statement of intent at the top of Group E.<\/strong><\/p>\n The visitors wasted no time asserting themselves. Barely six minutes in, Pedri Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a> latched onto a Nico Williams<\/a>\u00a0pass and, with the home crowd still in full voice, slipped the ball past Ugurcan Cakir<\/a>\u00a0to set the tone.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n From there, Luis de la Fuente\u2019s side were relentless. Before the break, Mikel Merino<\/a> struck twice in quick succession, leaving Turkey shell-shocked and Spain cruising at 3\u20130 by half-time.<\/p>\n The second half brought no respite. On 53 minutes, Ferr\u00e1n Torres<\/a>, fed by the lively Lamine Yamal<\/a>, cut inside from the right and finished neatly.<\/p>\n Just moments later, Merino capped a sensational night with a stunning left-footer from the edge of the box to complete his hat-trick..<\/p>\n With the rain hammering down, Pedri added his second late on to round off a ruthless display. Spain were simply a class above, and on this evidence, few in Europe will fancy facing them anytime soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n