Turkey at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 29 |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Manager | Vincenzo Montella |
| Captain | Hakan Çalhanoğlu |
| Nickname | Ay-Yıldızlılar (Crescent-Stars) |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 3 |
| Best Finish | Third place (2002) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group D (United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey) |

Team photo coming soon
Group D standings
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Aktürkoğlu | FW | 27 | Benfica | 21+ | 11 goals, 9 assists (Primeira Liga) |
| A. Güler | FW | 20 | Real Madrid | 20+ | 3 goals, 4 assists (La Liga) |
| Z. Çelik | MF | 28 | AS Roma | 16+ | 0 goals, 2 assists (Serie A) |
| M. Demiral | DF | 27 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 16+ | 1 goals, 2 assists (Pro League) |
| M. Günok | GK | 36 | Beşiktaş | 9+ | 34 apps (Süper Lig) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Turkey wins Group D | 3rd Place (TBD) | Levi's Stadium |
| If Turkey finishes 2nd | Runner-up Group G | AT&T Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
Turkey
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