Arda Güler Leads Türkiye's 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad

A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.

Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.

Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.

Türkiye head into the global showpiece with a talented squad blending experienced leaders and exciting young stars, led by captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Real Madrid playmaker Arda Güler. With key players such as Kenan Yıldız, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, and Barış Alper Yılmaz, the Crescent-Stars will be aiming to make a strong impression and challenge the world's best teams. Here is the full Türkiye squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, along with a look at the players set to represent the nation on football's biggest stage.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Turkiye Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir (Manchester United), Mert Gunok (Fenerbahce), Ugurcan Cakır (Galatasaray)

Defenders: Abdulkerim Bardakcı (Galatasaray), Caglar Soyuncu (Fenerbahce, Eren Elmalı (Galatasaray), Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton & Hove Albion), Merih Demiral (Al-Ahli), Mert Muldur (Fenerbahce), Ozan Kabak (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Samet Akaydin (Caykur Rizespor), Zeki Celik (AS Roma)

Midfielders: Hakan Calhanoglu (Internazionale), Ismail Yuksek (Fenerbahce), Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray), Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas.), Salih Ozcan (Borussia Dortmund)

Forwards: Arda Guler (Real Madrid), Barış Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray), Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt), Deniz Gul (FC Porto), Irfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpasa), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus), Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce), Oguz Aydin (Fenerbahce), Yunus Akgun (Galatasaray)