Kenan Yıldız

Yildiz (calf) continues to train separately from the Turkiye squad during their preparation session in Arizona, with his availability for the World Cup opener against Australia on June 14 now a genuine concern, according to AA Spor.

Analysis: Yildiz had been expected to rejoin the team imminently after coach Vincenzo Montella expressed optimism about his return, making his continued individual training a worrying development with the tournament just days away. The Juventus star ended the club season with 11 goals, nine assists and 94 chances created across 46 appearances, and Turkiye will be desperate to have one of their most important attacking weapons available from the first fixture of their World Cup campaign.

Jun 6, 2026

Close to join team

Yildiz (calf) is close to join team training, according to coach Vincenzo Montella and is expected to be one of Turkey's most important attacking weapons throughout the World Cup, according to NTV Spor. "Kenan will also start to join us."

Analysis: Yildiz ended the club season with 11 goals, nine assists, 122 shots and 94 chances created across 46 Juventus appearances, and will head into the tournament as one of the most exciting young attackers in the competition alongside compatriot Arda Guler. Turkey's opener against Australia on June 14 should give him a prime opportunity to make an immediate impact, and he should be fit for the match.

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