Canada: Montella addresses press conference ahead of Türkiye's World Cup opener against Australia (2).

SHOTLIST: VANCOUVER, CANADA (JUNE 12, 2026) 1. TÜRKİYE HEAD COACH VINCENZO MONTELLA, SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE (Italian with Turkish Translation) VANCOUVER, CANADA - JUNE 12: Türkiye head coach Vincenzo Montella addressed a press conference at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Friday, June 12, ahead of his team's opening match against Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Montella said his team was excited ahead of its first World Cup match in 24 years and expressed confidence that Türkiye could overcome the challenges awaiting it in the tournament. The Italian coach described Australia as a disciplined and physically strong side, adding that Türkiye would need to combine its technical qualities with a strong physical performance to achieve a positive result. Montella also revealed that Arda Guler, Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz were not yet ready to play a full match, while emphasizing the importance of patience and staying focused on Türkiye's own game. The coach thanked Turkish supporters in Canada for their warm welcome and said the team felt at home in Vancouver ahead of the Group D encounter.