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Turkey Fan in Black-and-White Face Paint Becomes a World Cup Viral Sensation
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Necdet Ölçerman, a Beşiktaş fan from Turkey, went viral during Turkey’s World Cup match against Australia for his black-and-white face paint and matching contact lenses. After Turkey’s 2-0 loss, he drew global attention and online jokes ahead of the team’s next games against Paraguay and the United States.
- 01Necdet Ölçerman went viral at Turkey’s World Cup match against Australia.
- 02His black-and-white face paint matched Beşiktaş’s club colors.
- 03He was previously seen in a similar look at Euro 2024.
- 04Turkey lost 2-0, then faced Paraguay and the United States next.
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