The squad features several players from Europe's top leagues, with Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler and Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu expected to play key roles.
There were a few notable omissions. Sporting Braga midfielder Demir Ege Tiknaz did not make the final selection, while Galatasaray's Kaan Ayhan and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Salih Ozcan earned places in the squad.
In attack, Danish Superliga Player of the Season Aral Simsir was left out despite an impressive campaign, while experienced forward Irfan Can Kahveci secured his place among Turkey's attacking options.
Turkey will begin their 2026 World Cup journey against Australia before taking on Paraguay and co-hosts the United States in what promises to be a challenging Group D campaign.
Turkey World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir (Manchester United), Mert Gunok (Fenerbahce), Ugurcan Cakir (Galatasaray)
Defenders: Abdulkerim Bardakci (Galatasaray), Caglar Soyuncu (Fenerbahce), Eren Elmali (Galatasaray), Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton), Merih Demiral (Al-Ahli Saudi), Mert Muldur (Fenerbahce), Ozan Kabak (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Samet Akaydin (Caykur Rizespor), Zeki Celik (AS Roma)
Midfielders: Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan), Ismail Yuksek (Fenerbahce), Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray), Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas), Salih Ozcan (Borussia Dortmund)
Forwards: Arda Guler (Real Madrid), Baris Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray), Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt), Deniz Gul (Porto), Irfan Can Kahveci (Kasimpasa), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus), Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce), Oguz Aydin (Fenerbahce), Yunus Akgun (Galatasaray).
Alphonso Davies has moved to ease concerns over his fitness after linking up with the Canada squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, saying he is focused on recovery rather than rushing back into full action.
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended including Thomas Partey in his squad to face Wales on Tuesday, saying the midfielder is entitled to the presumption of innocence while legal proceedings continue.
Jordan Pickford delivered another defining season for Everton and has been recognised with two major Premier League awards for the 2025/26 campaign after a series of decisive performances for club and country.
Manuel Neuer has returned to goalkeeper training with Germany after recovering from a calf injury that had disrupted his end of season with Bayern Munich.
