The expected news came before the World Cup.

The expected news came before the World Cup.

12.06.2026 13:30

A pleasing development occurred in the preparations of the National Team for the Australia match. Kenan Yıldız, who is undergoing treatment, trained with the team during the first part of the practice in Vancouver.

The Turkish National Football Team, which will face Australia in its first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held its first training session in Vancouver, where the match will be played. The Crescent-Stars team, arriving in Canada, continued their work at the training field in Killarney Park.

GOOD NEWS FROM KENAN YILDIZ

The most encouraging development during the training session under head coach Vincenzo Montella came from Kenan Yıldız. The young footballer, who is still undergoing treatment, joined his teammates during the first part of the session open to the press.

INDIVIDUAL WORK IN THE PRESS-CLOSED SECTION

The first 15 minutes of the training were open to the press. The national players were notably cheerful and in high spirits. It was learned that Kenan Yıldız conducted individual work during the press-closed part of the session.

EYES ON THE AUSTRALIA MATCH

The Turkish National Team will hold its final training session before the Australia match on Saturday, June 14, at 01:00 Turkish time at Killarney Park. Turkey will face Australia in its first match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, June 14, at 07:00 Turkish time.

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