Has Mehmet Çelik played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Mehmet Çelik play?

Mehmet Çelik plays as a defender 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.

Mehmet Çelik – Turkey | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Mehmet Çelik

Mehmet Zeki Çelik

Date of BirthFebruary 17, 1997 (age 29)

Place of BirthBursa, Türkiye

Height / Weight180 / 78

PositionDefender

Current ClubAS Roma

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	2	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	32	0	1
Coppa Italia	1	0	0
UEFA Europa League	10	0	2
Serie A	34	1	2
Euro Championship	3	0	0
UEFA Nations League	5	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	5	1	0
All Competitions	94	2	5

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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

2026-06-13Australia 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

Mehmet Çelik 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, Çelik 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

Mehmet Çelik 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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