Turkish National Team announces Nations League squad

Turkish National Team coach Vincenzo Montella has announced a 29-man provisional squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League A Group 1 matches against France, Italy, and Belgium. The squad features four players receiving their first call-ups: İlhan Fakılı (Beşiktaş), Bartuğ Elmaz (Fenerbahçe), Adil Demirbağ (Konyaspor), and Melih Kabasakal (Trabzonspor).

However, the squad faces significant absences due to injuries, with key players Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Kenan Yıldız, and Mert Müldür confirmed to miss the match against France. The team is scheduled to begin training at the Riva facilities on September 21, ahead of their opening fixture against France in Kocaeli on September 25.

In separate football news, Beşiktaş's İlhan Fakılı has been named among the 100 nominees for the Golden Boy 2026 Web award. The voting process, organized by Tuttosport, allows fans to vote for the world's most promising young talents via the official website.