Has Hakan Çalhanoğlu played in a World Cup before?

Turkey has appeared in 3 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Hakan Çalhanoğlu's full international history.

What position does Hakan Çalhanoğlu play?

Hakan Çalhanoğlu plays as a midfielder for Turkey at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Turkey in at the 2026 World Cup?

Turkey are in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside United States, Paraguay, Australia.

When does Turkey play at the World Cup?

Turkey's first match is on 2026-06-13 against Australia at BC Place, Vancouver.

How old is Hakan Çalhanoğlu?

Hakan Çalhanoğlu is 32 years old.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu – Turkey | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Date of BirthFebruary 8, 1994 (age 32)

Place of BirthMannheim, Germany

Height / Weight178 / 76

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubInter

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	2	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
FIFA Club World Cup	1	0	2
Friendlies Clubs	1	0	2
Coppa Italia	2	2	1
Serie A	22	9	4
UEFA Champions League	6	1	2
Euro Championship	4	1	0
UEFA Nations League	7	2	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	7	1	4
All Competitions	54	16	15

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World Cup 2026

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	United States	3	2	0	1	4	6
2	Australia	3	1	1	1	0	4
3	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	-2	4
4	Turkey	3	1	0	2	-2	3

2026-06-13Australia vs TurkeyBC Place, Vancouver→2026-06-19Turkey vs ParaguayLevi's Stadium, San Francisco→2026-06-25Turkey vs United StatesSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→

2026 tournament outlook

Hakan Çalhanoğlu will represent Turkey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Turkey have been drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay, Australia. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-13 against Australia at BC Place, Vancouver. As a midfielder, Çalhanoğlu will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Turkey's best World Cup finish is Third place (2002). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Turkey at the 2026 World Cup

Hakan Çalhanoğlu is part of the Turkey squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Vincenzo Montella, alongside A. Bayındır, S. Akaydin, M. Eskihellaç, and O. Aydın among the key players.

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