Samsunspor Reacts to Okan Kocuk's Omission from World Cup Squad
Samsunspor responded to the exclusion of goalkeeper Okan Kocuk from the expanded 2026 World Cup squad announced by the national team.
The national team released the expanded roster for the 2026 World Cup. Samsunspor commented on the exclusion of Okan Kocuk from this list, which was compiled by coach Vincenzo Montella.
Okan Kocuk, a goalkeeper known for his strong performances in the UEFA Conference League this season, was notably omitted from the list.
The statement from Samsunspor reads:
"We are surprised by the absence of our goalkeeper Okan Kocuk in the expanded squad announced by the national team. Despite the successful performance he displayed throughout the 2025-2026 season, including achieving the record for the most clean sheets in UEFA Conference League matches, his exclusion from the national team roster has raised questions in the football community.
However, we believe that his demonstrated performance and stature will eventually be recognized. We continue to work, produce, and develop."
How can the national team ignore such a standout season? This is a huge miss, and it's only a matter of time before Kocuk proves them wrong! What do you think, fans?