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The Turkish national football team arrived at its hotel in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday, officially marking the country's return to the global tournament.
Large crowds of supporters gathered outside the premises to welcome the players and coaching staff ahead of their opening Group D match.
Waving Turkish flags, the fans greeted the arriving delegation with structured chants and cheers as the team entered their tournament base.
Following their arrival in the host city, the national team held its first official training session later that afternoon.
Under the supervision of head coach Vincenzo Montella, the squad conducted its workout at the sports facilities located in Killarney Park.
The coaching staff permitted media access for the first 15 minutes of the session.
During the open portion of the training, the players engaged in light conditioning drills, appearing relaxed and responsive during the initial workout routines.
The session offered the first formal glimpse of the squad's physical condition since arriving in Canada, with particular focus on the recovery of forward Kenan Yildiz from a recent injury.
Yildiz took part in the opening collective section of the training with the rest of the team before transitioning to continue with an individual training program.
The team’s arrival and subsequent training session initiate the final phase of preparations before tournament play begins.
Türkiye is scheduled to complete its training schedule with a final session on Saturday.
The national team will open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign immediately following those preparations, facing Australia in the opening group stage match in Vancouver.
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