Turkey’s EURO 2024 Squad: The Final 26 Revealed
The Turkish national team has officially announced its final 26-man squad, the highly anticipated Euro 2024 Kadro, for the UEFA European Championship 2024, set to take place in Germany from June 14th to July 14th. This euro 2024 kadro, meticulously selected by head coach Vincenzo Montella, represents a blend of seasoned veterans and promising young stars, all ready to compete on the grand stage of European football.
The announcement of the euro 2024 kadro has been eagerly awaited by fans and analysts, sparking discussions and predictions about Turkey’s potential in the tournament. This carefully chosen euro 2024 kadro embodies the nation’s aspirations for a successful EURO 2024 campaign.
| Player | Club | Date of Birth | Caps/Goals | First Cap | Jersey Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALKEEPERS | |||||
| Altay Bayındır | Manchester United | 14.04.1998 | 9/0 | 27.05.2021 | 12 |
| Mert Günok | Beşiktaş JK | 01.03.1989 | 28/0 | 24.05.2012 | 1 |
| Uğurcan Çakır | Trabzonspor | 05.04.1996 | 27/0 | 30.05.2019 | 23 |
| DEFENDERS | |||||
| Mert Müldür | Fenerbahçe | 03.04.1999 | 23/1 | 11.10.2018 | 18 |
| Zeki Çelik | AS Roma | 17.02.1997 | 45/2 | 05.06.2018 | 2 |
| Abdülkerim Bardakcı | Galatasaray | 07.09.1994 | 7/1 | 16.06.2023 | 14 |
| Ahmetcan Kaplan | AFC Ajax | 16.01.2003 | – | – | 13 |
| Merih Demiral | Al-Ahli Saudi FC | 05.03.1998 | 43/2 | 20.11.2018 | 3 |
| Samet Akaydin | Panathinaikos FC | 13.03.1994 | 5/0 | 19.11.2022 | 4 |
| Ferdi Kadıoğlu | Fenerbahçe | 07.10.1999 | 15/1 | 04.06.2022 | 20 |
| MIDFIELDERS | |||||
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter Milan | 08.02.1994 | 85/18 | 06.09.2013 | 10 |
| İsmail Yüksek | Fenerbahçe | 26.01.1999 | 14/1 | 22.09.2022 | 16 |
| Kaan Ayhan | Galatasaray | 10.11.1994 | 57/5 | 31.08.2016 | 22 |
| Okay Yokuşlu | West Bromwich Albion FC | 09.03.1994 | 39/1 | 17.11.2015 | 5 |
| Orkun Kökçü | SL Benfica | 29.12.2000 | 27/2 | 06.09.2020 | 6 |
| Salih Özcan | Borussia Dortmund | 11.01.1998 | 17/0 | 29.03.2022 | 15 |
| FORWARDS | |||||
| İrfan Can Kahveci | Fenerbahçe | 15.07.1995 | 31/2 | 23.03.2018 | 17 |
| Yunus Akgün | Leicester City FC | 07.07.2000 | 9/2 | 04.06.2022 | 25 |
| Kenan Yıldız | Juventus | 04.05.2005 | 6/1 | 12.10.2023 | 19 |
| Kerem Aktürkoğlu | Galatasaray | 21.10.1998 | 28/5 | 27.05.2021 | 7 |
| Arda Güler | Real Madrid CF | 25.02.2005 | 6/1 | 19.11.2022 | 8 |
| Barış Alper Yılmaz | Galatasaray | 23.05.2000 | 14/1 | 13.11.2021 | 21 |
| Bertuğ Yıldırım | Stade Rennais FC | 12.07.2002 | 3/2 | 08.09.2023 | 26 |
| Cenk Tosun | Beşiktaş JK | 07.06.1991 | 50/20 | 15.10.2013 | 9 |
| Semih Kılıçsoy | Beşiktaş JK | 15.08.2005 | 1/0 | 04.06.2024 | 24 |
| Yusuf Yazıcı | LOSC Lille | 29.01.1997 | 43/3 | 11.06.2017 | 11 |
Bertuğ Yıldırım, a forward who was initially in the extended squad and featured in the friendly match against Scotland for the U-21 national team, has earned his place in the final euro 2024 kadro. His inclusion highlights the coach’s faith in young talent and his ability to contribute at the highest level.
Furthermore, Doğan Alemdar, who was part of the provisional euro 2024 kadro, will remain with the team during the training camp. This decision ensures the team maintains adequate goalkeeping resources throughout their preparations, emphasizing the importance of depth in every position for a tournament like EURO 2024.
The Turkish national team is currently based in Opalenica, Poland, as they continue their preparations for EURO 2024. A key part of their pre-tournament schedule is a friendly match against Poland in Warsaw on June 10th. This match, to be played at PGE Narodowy, Poland’s largest and most prestigious stadium, is scheduled to kick off at 21:45 Turkish time (TRT). It will serve as a final test for the euro 2024 kadro before the main event.
Following the Poland friendly, and after a training match against the U-21 national team on June 11th, the team will journey from Poland to Germany. They will then establish their central training camp in Barsinghausen, which will be their base of operations throughout the EURO 2024 tournament. This meticulous planning ensures the euro 2024 kadro is well-prepared and focused for the challenges ahead.
At EURO 2024, Turkey finds itself in Group F, a challenging group that promises exciting matches. The euro 2024 kadro will face Georgia in their opening match on June 18th, followed by a highly anticipated clash against Portugal on June 22nd. Both of these crucial group stage encounters will take place at the BVB Stadium in Dortmund. Turkey’s final group game will be against Czechia on June 26th in Hamburg, rounding out their group stage campaign. The performance of this euro 2024 kadro in these matches will determine their progression in the tournament.
Travel Schedule
| Date | Route | Departure (TRT) | Arrival (TRT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 9th | Poznan (POZ) – Warsaw (WAW) | 17:30 | 18:25 |
| Tuesday, June 11th | Warsaw (WAW) – Hanover (HAJ) | 17:30 | 18:20 |
Friendly Match Schedule
| Date | Time (TRT) | Match | Stadium | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 10th | 21:45 | Poland – Turkey | PGE Narodowy (Warsaw, Poland) | TRT SPOR |
Friendly Matches – Training and Press Conference Schedule
| Date | Time (TRT) | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 9th | 12:15 | Remes Hotel (Opalenica, Poland) | 15 minutes open to press |
| Sunday, June 9th | 19:15 | PGE Narodowy Stadium (Warsaw, Poland) |
EURO 2024 – Match Schedule
| Date | Time (TRT) | Match | Stadium | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 18th | 19:00 | Turkey – Georgia | BVB Stadium (Dortmund, Germany) | TRT SPOR |
| Saturday, June 22nd | 19:00 | Turkey – Portugal | BVB Stadium (Dortmund, Germany) | TRT SPOR |
| Wednesday, June 26th | 22:00 | Czechia – Turkey | Volksparkstadion (Hamburg, Germany) | TRT SPOR |
EURO 2024 – Official Press Conference and Training Schedule
| Date | Time (TRT) | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 17th | 12:00 | Sporthotel Fuchsbachtal | 15 minutes open to press |
| Monday, June 17th | 20:45 | BVB Stadium | |
| Friday, June 21st | 12:00 | Sporthotel Fuchsbachtal | 15 minutes open to press |
| Friday, June 21st | 20:45 | BVB Stadium | |
| Tuesday, June 25th | 12:00 | Sporthotel Fuchsbachtal | 15 minutes open to press |
| Tuesday, June 25th | 18:45 | Volksparkstadion |