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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
Key players
ÇA
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
GÜ
Arda Güler
YI
Kenan Yıldız
GÜ
Mert Günok
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.