06.11.2026 14:10
The preliminary squad for the Turkish National Football Team's matches against Belgium and France has been announced. There were notable surprises in head coach Sergen Yalçın's choices. While Altay Bayındır, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and İrfan Can Kahveci were not included in the squad, Berke Özer, who had been away from the national team due to the crisis during Vincenzo Montella's era, was invited back to the crescent-star team.
There is excitement over the candidate squad in the National Football Team ahead of the November matches. The players who can take the field for the crescent-star team, competing in UEFA Nations League A Group 1, in the Belgium and France matches are becoming clear. Head coach Sergen Yalçın shares his preferences with the public at a press conference organized by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).
ALL EYES ON SERGEN YALÇIN'S SQUAD PREFERENCES
The National Team's candidate squad ahead of two important matches is becoming clear with Sergen Yalçın's statements. It is wondered which players the experienced coach will invite and whether he will make changes to the squad.
FIRST OPPONENT BELGIUM
Türkiye will start its November program in UEFA Nations League A Group 1 with the Belgium match. The crescent-star team will host Belgium in Izmir on Thursday, November 12.
THEN THE FRANCE AWAY MATCH
After the Belgium match, the National Team will travel away to France. The national team will face France on Sunday, November 15 in another important match in the group.
The players in the candidate squad that Sergen Yalçın will announce are expected to gather at the national team camp ahead of the two matches.