World Cup Qualification 2026: Turkey-Spain, the likely lineups

Starting at 8:45 p.m. for Turkey–Spain, a match valid for Group E of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Both teams won in the opener: Turkey overcame Georgia away, victory away from home also for the Spaniards against Bulgaria.

Montella deploys Akturkoglu as central point, Arda Guler, Kokcu and Yildiz on the trequartista line. Calhanoglu and Aydin in midfield.

De la Fuente relies on the proven Yamal-Oyarzabal-Nico Williams trident. In midfield are Pedri, Zubimendi and Dani Olmo. Porro and Cucurella are the two full-backs.

Turkey-Spain, the likely lineups
Turkey(4-2-3-1): Cakir; Muldur, Demiral, Bardakci, Elmali; Calhanoglu, Aydin; Guler, Kokcu, Yildiz; Akturkoglu. All: Montella.
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Dani Olmo; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Nico Williams. All.: De la Fuente.