Turkey

Turkey open their World Cup build-up with a commanding 4-0 friendly win over North Macedonia in Istanbul. The Turkish FA has now named a 26-man squad for the 2026 tournament, leaving three omitted players on standby and signalling the coach's tight selection as the final preparations intensify. After the emphatic display, the side will aim to fine-tune their tactics and lock in the starting eleven before the tournament begins, hoping the momentum carries into the World Cup.