TurkeyMerih Demiral – Turkey | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Merih Demiral
    Merih Demiral
    Date of BirthMarch 5, 1998 (age 28)
    Place of BirthKocaeli, Türkiye
    Height / Weight190 / 86
    PositionDefender
    Current ClubAl-Ahli Jeddah
    71
    Career
    Appearances
    7
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    Friendlies200
    World Cup200
    King's Cup300
    Super Cup200
    FIFA Intercontinental Cup100
    AFC Champions League Elite600
    Pro League2020
    King's Cup2011
    Euro Championship420
    UEFA Nations League500
    World Cup - Qualification Europe620
    All Competitions7171
    19
    Int'l
    Caps
    4
    Int'l
    Goals
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    World Cup 2026

    Group D →
    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1United StatesUnited States320146
    2AustraliaAustralia311104
    3ParaguayParaguay3111-24
    4TurkeyTurkey3102-23

    2026 tournament outlook

    Merih Demiral 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 defender, Demiral 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

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

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    Related players

    Turkey Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    A. BayındırGoalkeeper
    S. AkaydinDefender
    H. ÇalhanoğluMidfielder
    O. AydınAttacker

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