Turkey builds strong team around Arda Guler for World Cup 2026

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Turkey builds strong team around Arda Guler for World Cup 2026

Summary

Turkey's national soccer team, under the guidance of coach Vincenzo Montella, is preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Montella has fostered team unity and developed a squad featuring generational talent Arda Guler. The team is recognized as one of Turkey's strongest lineups in history. Leading up to the tournament kick-off on June 11, previews highlight the squad's readiness and potential impact.

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Key Details

•Vincenzo Montella coaches Turkey's national team.
•Arda Guler is a key player in the squad.
•The team is considered one of Turkey's strongest ever.
•Montella has created harmony within the squad.
•The World Cup begins on June 11.

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3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Turkey World Cup 2026 team guide

What they're saying

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Vincenzo Montella has created harmony in the squad to mould one of the country’s strongest teams ever around a generational talent in Arda Guler This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Emre Sarigul

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