Turkey’s Güler Leads Lineup Against Australia in World Cup 2026

Italian coach Vincenzo Montella has announced the official lineup for the Turkish national team ahead of their match against Australia in the 2026 World Cup.

Turkey will face Australia at 7 AM local time on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada, as part of the opening round of Group D in the World Cup finals.

This marks Turkey’s return to the World Cup after a 24-year absence, having last participated in the historic 2002 tournament held in South Korea and Japan, where they achieved a third-place finish.

Turkey’s Lineup Against Australia in World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper: Ugurcan Cakir.

Defenders: Zeki Celik, Merih Demiral, Abdul Kerim Bardakci.

Midfielders: Orkun Kokcu, Arda Güler, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ismail Yuksek.

Forwards: Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Barış Alper Yılmaz.

The Turkish national team enters the World Cup after regaining its international prominence in recent years, relying on a unique blend of young talents and experienced players, positioning itself as one of the teams expected to perform strongly in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Australia approaches the World Cup with high hopes after overcoming a challenging period during the Asian qualifiers. They have successfully regained their footing to secure their place in the tournament for the sixth consecutive time and seventh overall, driven by a strong desire to deliver an impressive performance on the global stage.