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World Cup 2026 · Group D · FIFA #22
Türkiye
- Group
- D
- FIFA Rank
- #22
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group D · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 | 3 |
Türkiye's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Australia's team page →
Matchday 2 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇹🇷 Türkiye vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Paraguay's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇹🇷 Türkiye vs 🇺🇸 United States
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See United States's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-3-3 with inverted full-backs
Pivot
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Attacking focus
Arda Güler · Kenan Yıldız
Identity
Montella's positional possession built around Güler's emergence
Türkiye squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Vincenzo Montella
Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, formerly of Milan and Fiorentina, took over Türkiye in 2023 and has fast-tracked a gifted young generation around Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız into an attacking, possession-based side.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 9
Midfielders 5
Forwards 9
Türkiye at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 4 (incl. 2026) | Semi-final |
How to watch Türkiye
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: TRT Spor · S Sport
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Türkiye World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Türkiye play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Türkiye's tournament begins Jun 13, 2026 against Australia at Vancouver Stadium, Vancouver (04:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Türkiye's coach at World Cup 2026?
Vincenzo Montella.
What group is Türkiye in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group D with United States, Australia, Paraguay.
What is Türkiye's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#22 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Türkiye ever reached a World Cup Semi-final?
Türkiye's best finish is Semi-final. They have appeared at 4 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Türkiye's captain at World Cup 2026?
Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
Where can I watch Türkiye's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; TRT Spor · S Sport in Türkiye.