Vincenzo Montella, the coach of the Turkey national team, has announced the final roster of 26 players slated to represent the nation at the 2026 World Cup. This selection marks a significant occasion for Turkish football, as the team aims to return to the global stage after their last appearance at the tournament in 2002, when they secured a bronze medal. The squad is viewed by many observers as a strong contender for the championship.
Montella’s squad composition incorporates several key figures and emerging talents of the current generation. Prominent inclusions are 21-year-old Arda Guler, who plays for Real Madrid, and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus. The team’s established star remains Hakan Calhanoglu, who features prominently in the lineup.
Turkey qualified for the tournament following a challenging qualification campaign. The team finished second in Group E, trailing behind Spain. Their path to the World Cup included decisive victories against Romania (1-0) and Kosovo.
The selection of these players underscores the coach’s strategy to build a squad balancing experienced leaders with the high potential of younger stars like Guler and Yildiz as they prepare for the major global competition.
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