4
WC Appearances
including 2026
3rd Place
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#22
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Turkey
Turkey enter World Cup 2026 with genuine ambition, having qualified via the UEFA playoffs to reach their fourth World Cup, and first since 2002 when they famously finished third. Italian coach Vincenzo Montella has revitalised the national team, built around Inter Milan's commanding Hakan Çalhanoğlu and the gifted young Real Madrid playmaker Arda Güler, who has emerged as one of Europe's most exciting talents. Group D against the United States, Australia, and Paraguay is highly competitive but navigable - Turkey have the quality to challenge anyone on their day. A new generation of Turkish stars could emulate or even better the legendary class of 2002.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Mesa, Arizona
Ay-Yıldızlılar base at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, a multi-pitch complex outside Phoenix. Dry desert heat is a closer match to summer Turkey than humid East Coast camps, useful prep for Texas and Florida match venues.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Turkey stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Mesa to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Mert Günok
Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Salih Özcan
Arda Güler
Semih Kılıçsoy
Head Coach
Vincenzo Montella
2026 Group
Group D
Turkey at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1998 | Group Stage | |
| 1954 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1950 | Group Stage |
4 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Turkey
Turkey World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Turkey in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Turkey is in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside United States, Australia, Paraguay.
Who is the manager of Turkey at the 2026 World Cup?+
Vincenzo Montella manages Turkey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Turkey's FIFA ranking?+
Turkey is ranked #22 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Turkey played in?+
Turkey has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is 3rd Place.
When does Turkey play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Turkey's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 13 vs Australia; June 19 vs Paraguay; June 25 vs United States. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Turkey's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Turkey include Mert Günok, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Salih Özcan, Arda Güler, Semih Kılıçsoy.
Where is Turkey's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Turkey will be based in Mesa, Arizona (USA), training at Arizona Athletic Grounds. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.
Turkey on the way to 2026
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