Ferdi Kadıoğlu

Analysis: Kadioglu fired Turkiye's most dangerous chance from open play in the first half with a long-range effort in the 19th minute that missed the target, but his influence faded as Australia settled into the match and grew more confident. He logged the full 90 minutes, further confirming he is fully fit again for Turkiye, though he struggled to build chemistry with Kerem Akturkoglu and Arda Guler in the final third. Coming off a strong campaign with Brighton and entering the World Cup as one of Turkiye's most well-rounded players, Kadioglu will be expected to raise his level over the next two group-stage matches.

Jun 9, 2026

Returns to full training

Kadioglu (undisclosed) has returned to full training Monday with the Turkiye squad and will be an option for their World Cup opener against Australia on June 14, according to AA Spor.

Analysis: Kadioglu had missed Saturday's friendly against Venezuela while his fitness was being monitored, but his return to collective sessions is a clean bill of health heading into the tournament. Coach Vincenzo Montella will now have his preferred left-back option available when Turkey's World Cup campaign gets underway.

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