Canada, Mexico and the US will co-host the FIFA World Cup 26 with a record 48 teams taking part.
Türkiye’s coach Vincenzo Montella’s squad relies on Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu’s precise midfield control, Kerem Akturkoglu’s blistering pace, and Real Madrid star Arda Guler’s creativity to break down Bulgaria’s defence.
Bulgaria, winless in four matches, will depend on captain Kiril Despodov and sporadic counterattacks to challenge Türkiye’s well-organised and attacking team.
In their last encounter in Sofia, Türkiye crushed Bulgaria 6-1.
Bursa’s Atatürk Stadium is expected to host more than 40,000 passionate fans, creating an atmosphere that could support Türkiye toward a historic World Cup return.
Montella said his team is “hungry and fearless,” stressing that they are chasing not just points.
“We know what is at stake – we’re not just chasing points, we’re chasing history,” he said.
