TurkeySamet Akaydin – Turkey | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Samet Akaydin
    Samet Akaydin
    Date of BirthMarch 13, 1994 (age 32)
    Place of BirthTrabzon, Türkiye
    Height / Weight190 / 83
    PositionDefender
    Current ClubRizespor
    50
    Career
    Appearances
    6
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    Friendlies100
    Türkiye Kupası110
    Süper Lig2931
    Süper Lig510
    UEFA Europa League200
    Euro Championship410
    UEFA Nations League400
    World Cup - Qualification Europe400
    All Competitions5061
    15
    Int'l
    Caps
    1
    Int'l
    Goals
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    World Cup 2026

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

    2026 tournament outlook

    Samet Akaydin 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, Akaydin 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

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

    View full Turkey team profile →

    Related players

    Turkey Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    A. BayındırGoalkeeper
    K. AyhanDefender
    H. ÇalhanoğluMidfielder
    O. AydınAttacker

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