Türkiye’s World Cup story is one of the quirkiest in world soccer. Before punching its ticket to 2026 by beating Kosovo in the UEFA playoffs, the Crescent-Stars had only two previous appearances: 1954 and a stunning third-place finish in 2002. That run in Japan and South Korea left the world wondering if a new soccer powerhouse had arrived—only for Türkiye to vanish from the global stage afterward. This time, however, the roster isn’t just a group of surprise performers. With a mix of experienced stars and two dazzling young talents (more on them shortly), Vincenzo Montella’s side looks ready to make some noise in North America—especially given a relatively kind group featuring the United States, Paraguay and Australia.…