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Türkiye at FIFA World Cup 2026
Türkiye qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group D opponents
Türkiye plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Türkiye fixtures
Türkiye in the tournament
Türkiye arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #27 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 73/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Türkiye in Group D with United States, Paraguay, Australia. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #27, with Türkiye in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Türkiye squad for World Cup 2026
Announced June 2, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Vincenzo Montella
Turkiye's first World Cup since 2002 (when they finished third). Italian coach Vincenzo Montella has built a squad around two 21-year-old phenomenons: Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Juventus's Kenan Yildiz. Inter captain Hakan Calhanoglu remains the team captain. Open against Australia in Vancouver on June 13.
Goalkeepers3
- Altay Bayindir(Manchester United)
- Mert Gunok(Besiktas)
- Ugurcan Cakir(Galatasaray)
Defenders9
- Abdulkerim Bardakci(Galatasaray)
- Caglar Soyuncu(Fenerbahce)
- Eren Elmali(Galatasaray)
- Ferdi Kadioglu(Brighton)
- Merih Demiral(Al-Ahli)
- Mert Muldur(Fenerbahce)
- Ozan Kabak(Galatasaray)
- Samet Akaydin(Fenerbahce)
- Zeki Celik(Roma)
Midfielders5
- Hakan CalhanogluCaptain(Inter Milan)
- Ismail Yuksek(Fenerbahce)
- Kaan Ayhan(Galatasaray)
- Orkun Kokcu(Benfica)
- Salih Ozcan(Borussia Dortmund)
Forwards9
- Arda Guler(Real Madrid)21-year-old creative pillar of the team
- Baris Alper Yilmaz(Galatasaray)
- Can Uzun(Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Deniz Gul(Porto)
- Irfan Can Kahveci(Fenerbahce)
- Kenan Yildiz(Juventus)21-year-old Juventus talent
- Kerem Akturkoglu(Benfica)
- Oguz Aydin(Galatasaray)
- Yunus Akgun(Galatasaray)
Sources: Al Jazeera, Daily Sabah. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Türkiye
When does Türkiye play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Türkiye plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 13, 2026. The opener is against AUS. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Türkiye in at the World Cup 2026?
Türkiye is in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay, Australia. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Türkiye's FIFA ranking?
Türkiye entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #27 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Türkiye win the World Cup 2026?
Türkiye's pre-tournament strength rating is 73/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.