Turkey World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Turkey are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group H alongside Portugal, Australia, Czechia. Here is everything you need to know about Turkey’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Turkey World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #26 |
| Group | Group H |
| Group Opponents | Portugal, Australia, Czechia |
| Head Coach | Vincenzo Montella |
| Star Player | Hakan Çalhanoğlu |
| World Cup Appearances | 3 |
| Best Result | Third Place (2002) |
Turkey 2026 World Cup Squad
Turkey named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayındır, Mert Günok, Uğurcan Çakır
Defenders: Zeki Çelik, Merih Demiral, Ozan Kabak, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Çağlar Söyüncü
Midfielders: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, Kaan Ayhan, Salih Özcan, Okay Yokuşlu
Forwards: Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Yusuf Yazıcı, Cenk Tosun, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Serdar Dursun
Turkey World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Turkey vs Portugal | TBC |
| June 19 | Turkey vs Australia | TBC |
| June 24 | Turkey vs Czechia | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
The Inter Milan midfielder is Turkey’s most important player. His passing, shooting and leadership as captain make him the heartbeat of the Turkish team. When Çalhanoğlu plays well, Turkey are a completely different proposition.
Arda Güler
The Real Madrid teenager is one of the most exciting young talents in world football. His technical ability, creativity and composure beyond his years make him the most talked-about Turkish player and a potential star of World Cup 2026.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
The Galatasaray winger is one of the most exciting attackers in European football. His pace, dribbling and directness from wide positions make him a constant threat and the most dangerous attacker in Turkey’s forward line.
Turkey World Cup History
Turkey’s greatest World Cup achievement came in 2002 when they finished third in Japan and South Korea, featuring Hakan Şükür who scored the fastest goal in World Cup history — just 11 seconds after kick-off against South Korea. They have been irregular qualifiers since then but have a talented new generation emerging.
How Did Turkey Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Turkey qualified through UEFA European qualifying, finishing top of their group. Under Vincenzo Montella they have become more organised and consistent, with the young talent of Arda Güler generating enormous excitement.
Turkey World Cup 2026 Prediction
Turkey are in a tough Group H with Portugal. However with Çalhanoğlu and the exciting Arda Güler they have genuine quality to cause problems. Qualifying from the group will be challenging but Turkey always carry an element of unpredictability that makes them dangerous opponents.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Turkey at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
