Deniz Gül

Deniz Gül is a confirmed forward in Türkiye's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Vincenzo Montella's final 26. The FC Porto forward is 21 at kick-off and brings 7 senior caps and 2 international goals into the squad, heading to his first World Cup.

Türkiye were drawn in Group D alongside the United States, Paraguay and Australia. They open against Australia at BC Place in Vancouver on 13 June, then face Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 19 June and the United States at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 25 June. Türkiye reached the finals by winning their UEFA play-off path, Path C, on 31 March 2026, with Gül one of the forwards in the 26.

Gül is a forward for FC Porto and one of the younger players in Türkiye's 2026 World Cup squad at 21. He plays up front for club and country, named by Montella as a forward option for the finals.

For Türkiye, Gül is a young forward in the 26, with 7 senior caps to his name so far. He goes to the tournament as one of Montella's attacking options rather than as an established international.

Across the Türkiye front, Gül fills a Porto forward's slot, his 7 caps the return he brings to attack. Türkiye rank as a £10m team rated Tier 4, a price set within the game's £200m card budget, opening their run in Group D against the group.

It is the contribution Gül brings to the side here, a place among the chosen names duly secured, his spot in Montella's plans now set.