Turkey’s Teen Star and a New Coach: World Cup 2026 Hopes Ride on Arda Guler
Turkey is building its strongest World Cup squad in years around 19-year-old prodigy Arda Guler, with coach Vincenzo Montella bringing a new sense of harmony to the team ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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Vincenzo Montella has brought harmony to the Turkish squad, shaping one of the country’s strongest teams ever around a generational talent: Arda Guler [163973]. The young playmaker is the key to Turkey’s hopes at the 2026 World Cup [163973]. The team, which has qualified for the tournament, is being previewed as part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a partnership with top media organizations from all 48 qualified nations [163973].