10.06.2026 19:40
The National Team will play its first match of the 2026 World Cup against Australia on June 14 at 07:00 TRT. The situation of Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Kenan Yıldız, who have injuries in the Crescent-Star team, has been clarified. Montella is preparing to field both players, who have recovered from their injuries, in the match against Australia.
After 24 years, the National Team achieved the success of qualifying for the World Cup and will compete against Australia, the USA, and Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.
FIRST OPPONENT AUSTRALIA
The star-and-crescent team will face Australia in their first match on Sunday morning, June 14 at 07:00 Turkish time, vying for 3 points.
LATEST ON FERDI AND KENAN
A new development has occurred regarding Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Kenan Yıldız, who have injuries in the National Team. It was stated that Ferdi Kadıoğlu, having overcome his injury, is now fully ready and Montella will utilize the national star in the match against Australia. Meanwhile, with Kenan Yıldız also overcoming his injury, he is expected to reach the desired level shortly. It was mentioned that Montella plans to play the star player, like Ferdi, in the starting 11 in the match against Australia.