Turkey national football team head coach Vincenzo Montella has announced his starting lineup for the crucial FIFA World Cup Group D match against Paraguay.
The match is scheduled for June 20, 2026, and will be played at an undisclosed venue.
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Turkey's Tactical Setup
Montella will deploy an aggressive 4-2-3-1 tactical formation designed to secure vital group stage points.
The strategy heavily relies on rising stars Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız to drive the team's offensive maneuvers.
Uğurcan Çakır starts as the goalkeeper, protected by central defenders Abdülkerim Bardakcı and Merih Demiral.
The defensive flanks feature Ferdi Kadıoğlu at left-back, while Mert Müldür or Zeki Çelik will fill the right-back position.
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Hakan Çalhanoğlu and İsmail Yüksek form the defensive midfield double pivot.
Ahead of them, Yunus Akgün, Güler, and Yıldız comprise the attacking midfield trio positioned right behind lone striker Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
The final roster was trimmed from an initial 35-man preliminary squad announced on May 18, 2026, before being finalized on June 2, 2026.
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Paraguay's Expected Lineup
Paraguay's projected lineup features goalkeeper Orlando Gill alongside an attacking front line led by Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, and Isidro Pitta.
