Bond.az White LogoBond.az Black Logo

Turkey's final squad for WC 2026 announced

Turkey's final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup announced. Coach Montella confirms 26-man roster with goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.

Matthew King
ByMatthew King- Senior Editor
|
0

Turkey's final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been announced.

Head coach Vincenzo Montella trimmed the extended list, removing 9 players to finalize the squad.

Goalkeepers

Altay Bayındır, Mert Günok, Uğurcan Çakır

Defenders

Abdülkerim Bardakçı, Çağlar Söyüncü, Eren Elmalı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, Mert Müldür, Ozan Kabak, Samet Akaydın, Zeki Çelik

Midfielders

Hakan Çalhanoğlu, İsmail Yüksek, Kaan Ayhan, Orkun Kökçü, Salih Özcan

Forwards

Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül, İrfan Can Kahveci, Kenan Yıldız, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Oğuz Aydın, Yunus Akgün

Players left out: Ersin Destanoğlu, Muhammed Şengezer, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Yusuf Akçiçek, Mustafa Eskihellaç, Atakan Karazor, Demir Ege Tıknaz, Aral Şimşir, and Yusuf Sarı.

Turkey will face USA, Paraguay, and Australia in the group stage. The tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 48 teams will participate.

More News
Today / 12:30
|
973

Infantino: 2026 WC will be best ever

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the 2026 World Cup will be the best ever. The tournament is being held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

0
Today / 12:02
|
854

Fiziev: I Analyzed My Opponent

Rafael Fiziev fights Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night. He says he analyzed his opponent and will win.

0
Today / 12:01
|
759

Rovlan Muradov Leaves Zira

Rovlan Muradov leaves Zira FC. Contract terminated by mutual agreement.

0
Today / 12:00
|
944

Rafael Fiziev: Speaking Azerbaijani is difficult for me

Rafael Fiziev says speaking Azerbaijani is difficult, talks about UFC fight and Conor McGregor's return.

0
Today / 11:31
|
759

Nazim Sadikhov: I Know My Opponent Well

Azerbaijani fighter Nazim Sadikhov says he knows his opponent well ahead of his UFC Fight Night bout against Mateus Camilo.

0
Today / 10:03
|
287

Nazim Sadikhov's opponent promises KO

Mateus Camilo, opponent of Azerbaijani fighter Nazim Sadikhov, expects a knockout victory at UFC Fight Night.

0
Today / 10:02
|
447

Michel Pereira: Fight with Shara will be exciting

Michel Pereira faces Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC Fight Night. He expects an exciting fight.

0
Today / 10:00
|
435

Bellingham avoids red card vs Ghana: why?

Jude Bellingham risked a red card by covering his mouth against Ghana, but avoided punishment. Find out why.

0
Today / 09:32
|
313

Charles Johnson: Baku is very clean

Charles Johnson praises Baku's cleanliness and tidiness ahead of UFC fight, shares thoughts on opponent.

0
Today / 09:02
|
845

Manuel Torres: I don't know Fiziev's tactic

Manuel Torres talks about Rafael Fiziev: doesn't know his tactics but believes in victory. UFC Fight Night June 27 in Baku.

0
Today / 08:30
|
795

Farman Hasanov: I Believe the Fight Will Go Well

Farman Hasanov announces his readiness for UFC Fight Night against Erik Nolan and his goal to become champion.

0
Today / 08:30
|
214

Cape Verde sets unique World Cup record

Cape Verde became the first team to score their debut World Cup goal from a direct free kick during the 2026 World Cup match against Uruguay.

0
...
Turkey's final squad for WC 2026 announced | Bond.az