Türkiye

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Scouting intel

compiled 2026-06-11 · Sonar

Squad value

€494m

Coach

Vincenzo Montella

Form (last 5)

DWWDL

Key players

Arda GülerAM/W · Elite left foot, creative hub between lines€55m

Hakan ÇalhanoğluDM/CM · Deep-lying playmaker, set-piece specialist, leader€40m

Kenan YıldızSS/W · Direct dribbler, half-space threat, presses hard€35m

Merih DemiralCB · Aggressive stopper, dominant in aerial duels€18m

Shape: Montella has generally used a 4-2-3-1 that can look like a 4-3-3 in possession, with Çalhanoğlu orchestrating build-up from deep. The side emphasizes controlled possession with full-backs advancing and talented attackers receiving between the lines rather than a pure transition game.

Numbers: Recent qualifying and warm‑up data show Türkiye generating solid expected goals through volume of shots and set-pieces but occasionally underperforming finishing in open play. Defensively, their xG conceded tends to be moderate, with issues mainly from defensive transitions and crosses rather than sustained pressure.

Key updates

▸Türkiye return to the World Cup for the first time since 2002 after winning a dramatic playoff on 31 March 2026 to secure one of UEFA’s final spots.[3]
▸Vincenzo Montella continues as head coach into the tournament, blending an experienced spine with a core of young talents like Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız.[2][3]
▸The 26-man World Cup squad has been finalized, featuring a strong contingent from major European clubs including Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid and top Turkish Süper Lig sides.[2][3][4]
▸Group stage opponents are Australia, Paraguay and co-hosts USA, a draw viewed as offering realistic prospects of reaching the knockout phase.[2][3]