The Turkish national team arrived in the United States on Tuesday to start the final phase of its preparations for the 2026 tournament, ending a 24-year absence from football's biggest stage.
A special charter flight carrying head coach Vincenzo Montella's squad landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida after departing from Istanbul.
Also traveling with the delegation were Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and members of the federation's executive board.
The team was welcomed upon arrival by Türkiye's Ambassador to the United States, Sedat Önal, and Miami Consul General Resul Şahinol before making the short journey to its hotel in the Miami area.
Türkiye national team player Arda Güler arrives in Miami, Florida, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Miami, U.S., June 2, 2026. (AA Photo)
