🇹🇷 Türkiye World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)

FIFA confirmed Türkiye's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group D, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.

Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code TUR

Türkiye return to the World Cup after missing 2022, winning UEFA Playoff Path C to join USA, Paraguay and Australia in Group D. Vincenzo Montella brings Serie A tactical discipline to a golden generation of Turkish attackers. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Türkiye travel with 26 players in Group D, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.

Group D stacks co-host USA, Paraguay's CONMEBOL grit and Australia's physicality. Türkiye's opener against the USMNT sets the tone for a group where three teams could split six points. Vincenzo Montella leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1 with Arda Güler as the creative No. 10, Kenan Yıldız's dribbling from wide positions and aggressive full-backs overlapping in transition.

UEFA Playoff Path C winners. Türkiye beat Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo to claim the final Group D berth beside co-host USA. 2002. third place; 2018 group stage; absent 2022. FIFA's published shirt names include ARDA GÜLER, ALTAY, YILDIZ and AKTÜRKOĞLU among the 26 call-ups. 15 players were listed with TUR clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 MERT (Fenerbahçe SK (TUR)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Home crowds at MetLife and Dallas. Türkiye must silence early USMNT momentum. Round of 16 if Türkiye finish second in Group D; quarter-finals possible if USA are avoided early in knockouts.

Türkiye squad snapshot

Nation
Türkiye 🇹🇷
FIFA code
TUR
Players
26
Group
D
Group rivals
USA, Paraguay, Australia
Head coach (FIFA list)
Vincenzo Montella
Goalkeeper No. 1
MERT (Fenerbahçe SK (TUR))
Squad balance
3 GK · 9 DF · 5 MF · 9 FW

Names on shirt fans will see

  • Arda Güler — key figure in Türkiye's tournament plans
  • Kenan Yıldız — key figure in Türkiye's tournament plans
  • Hakan Çalhanoğlu — key figure in Türkiye's tournament plans
  • Merih Demiral — key figure in Türkiye's tournament plans

Tactical identity

4-2-3-1 with Arda Güler as the creative No. 10, Kenan Yıldız's dribbling from wide positions and aggressive full-backs overlapping in transition.

Qualification path

UEFA Playoff Path C winners — Türkiye beat Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo to claim the final Group D berth beside co-host USA.

Recent World Cups

2002 — third place; 2018 group stage; absent 2022.

Knockout outlook

Round of 16 if Türkiye finish second in Group D; quarter-finals possible if USA are avoided early in knockouts.

Group D opponents

  • USA — Home crowds at MetLife and Dallas — Türkiye must silence early USMNT momentum.
  • Paraguay — South American defensive discipline — set-piece vigilance required.
  • Australia — AFC physicality and aerial threat — six-pointer for second place behind USA.

Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Türkiye's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.

How many Turkey players made the UEFA Playoff C roster for 2026?

Türkiye (TUR) won Path C and listed 26 players on 2026-06-03. Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız feature in Group D with USA, Paraguay and Australia, and the official FIFA list is reproduced below.

Who is Türkiye's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Vincenzo Montella (Italy) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1 with Arda Güler as the creative No. 10, Kenan Yıldız's dribbling from wide positions and aggressive full-backs overlapping in transition.

Which players stand out on Türkiye's FIFA squad list?

The published shirt names include ARDA GÜLER, ALTAY, YILDIZ and AKTÜRKOĞLU. Fans and media often watch Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and FIFA's sheet lists ARDA GÜLER, ALTAY, YILDIZ and AKTÜRKOĞLU among the call-ups. Türkiye registered 9 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.

Where is the full Türkiye World Cup 2026 roster table?

Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Türkiye squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.

What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Türkiye's FIFA list?

NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.