The Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network features a guide on Turkey's national team, highlighting Vincenzo Montella's success in creating harmony and building one of the country's strongest teams around talent like Arda Guler.

Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella thanked Inter for releasing Hakan Calhanoglu early, calling him 'most important,' but admitted concern for Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz.