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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
UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts Türkiye in Group D with United States, Paraguay, Australia, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
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 USA. 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.