Turkey's 2026 World Cup squad
Turkey return to the World Cup after 24 years. Head coach Vincenzo Montella named his 26-man squad. They play in Group D, alongside the United States (host), Paraguay and Australia. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Altay Bayındır, Mert Günok, Uğurcan Çakır
Defenders (9): Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Çağlar Söyüncü, Eren Elmalı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, Mert Müldür, Ozan Kabak, Samet Akaydın, Zeki Çelik
Midfielders (5): Hakan Çalhanoğlu, İsmail Yüksek, Kaan Ayhan, Orkun Kökçü, Salih Özcan
Forwards (9): Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül, İrfan Can Kahveci, Kenan Yıldız, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Oğuz Aydın, Yunus Akgün
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Ver App GratisKey players
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter): the brain and leader of the team.
- Arda Güler (Real Madrid) and Kenan Yıldız (Juventus): the young stars shining in Europe.
- Uğurcan Çakır: a safe pair of hands in goal.
A piece of history: 24 years of waiting
Turkey had not played a World Cup since 2002, where they achieved their best-ever result: third place. A fun fact: the fastest goal in World Cup history was scored at that tournament by Hakan Şükür, just 11 seconds in against South Korea. This new generation dreams of repeating that feat.
Frequently asked questions
What group is Turkey in? Group D, with the United States, Paraguay and Australia.
Who is the head coach? Italian Vincenzo Montella.
When did Turkey last play a World Cup? In 2002, where they finished third.
Who are the key players? Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız.
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