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Türkiye at the 2026 World Cup

Türkiye play at the 2026 World Cup in Group D against United States, Paraguay and Australia. Head coach is Vincenzo Montella. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Türkiye below.

Group D FIFA #29 3 World Cup appearances UEFA (Europe)

Quick facts: Türkiye

Group
D
FIFA ranking
#29
Head coach
Vincenzo Montella
Confederation
UEFA
World Cup appearances
3
Best result
Third place (2002)
Capital
Ankara
Group stadium
MetLife Stadium

Türkiye's chances at the 2026 World Cup

First World Cup since 2002. With Güler (Real Madrid), Çalhanoğlu (Inter), Yıldız (Juventus) and Demiral, a strong generation. Euro 2024 quarter-finalists. In Group D, group top is reachable; quarter-final is the goal.

Strengths

  • Stars in Europe's top leagues
  • Euro 2024 quarter-finalist
  • Attacking variation

Weaknesses

  • Defensive consistency
  • Depth in specific positions

Türkiye's 2026 World Cup schedule

The three group-stage matches for Türkiye in Group D.

Group D — Türkiye's opponents

Türkiye face three opponents in Group D. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.

→ See the full Group D

Compare Türkiye with other nations

Head-to-head analyses between Türkiye and the other teams in Group D, plus classic rivalries.

Türkiye at the World Cup — history

Three World Cup appearances. Third place at the 2002 World Cup (South Korea/Japan) — sensational.

Türkiye's star players at the 2026 World Cup

The 3 biggest names in Türkiye's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.

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Frequently asked questions about Türkiye at the 2026 World Cup

Which group are Türkiye in at the 2026 World Cup?

Türkiye play at the 2026 World Cup in Group D, together with United States, Paraguay and Australia.

Who is the head coach of Türkiye at the 2026 World Cup?

Vincenzo Montella is the head coach of Türkiye at the 2026 World Cup.

What is Türkiye's best ever World Cup result?

Türkiye's best World Cup result is: Third place (2002). Türkiye have 3 previous World Cup appearances.

What are Türkiye's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

First World Cup since 2002. With Güler (Real Madrid), Çalhanoğlu (Inter), Yıldız (Juventus) and Demiral, a strong generation.

Which confederation do Türkiye play in?

Türkiye are part of UEFA (Europe). They sit at #29 on the FIFA world ranking.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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