Merih Demiral – Turkey | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
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
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| King's Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Pro League | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| King's Cup | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Euro Championship | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 71 | 7 | 1 |
19
Int'l
Caps
4
Int'l
Goals
Turkey International
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World Cup 2026
Group D →| # | 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 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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Turkey Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| A. Bayındır | Goalkeeper |
| S. Akaydin | Defender |
| H. Çalhanoğlu | Midfielder |
| O. Aydın | Attacker |
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| A. Modiba |  South Africa | Aerial presence |
| Lucas Mendes |  Qatar | Ball-playing defender |
| N. Aguerd |  Morocco | Pace and recovery |
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