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Turkey — World Cup 2026
Group D · Model Elo 1922 · Founded 1923 · Rams Park
Turkey are in Group D. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1922, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Turkey
Turkey are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group D. The national side was founded in 1923. They play home matches at the Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkey, which seats 76,092.
- Founded: 1923
- Home stadium: Rams Park (capacity 76,092)
- Based in: Istanbul, Turkey
- Official site: tff.org
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Uğurcan Çakır · Goalkeeper · age 30 · Galatasaray -
1. Altay Bayındır · Goalkeeper · age 28 · Manchester United -
34. Mert Günok · Goalkeeper · age 37 · Fenerbahçe
Defenders
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3. Samet Akaydin · Centre-Back · age 32 · Rizespor -
4. Çağlar Söyüncü · Centre-Back · age 30 · Fenerbahçe -
5. Ozan Kabak · Centre-Back · age 26 · Hoffenheim -
17. Eren Elmalı · Left-Back · age 26 · Galatasaray -
18. Mert Müldür · Right-Back · age 27 · Fenerbahçe -
19. Zeki Çelik · Right-Back · age 29 · Roma -
23. Kaan Ayhan · Centre-Back · age 31 · Galatasaray -
24. Ferdi Kadıoğlu · Left-Back · age 26 · Brighton and Hove Albion -
28. Merih Demiral · Centre-Back · age 28 · Al-Ahli -
42. Abdülkerim Bardakcı · Centre-Back · age 31 · Galatasaray
Midfielders
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5. İsmail Yüksek · Defensive Midfield · age 27 · Fenerbahçe -
6. Salih Özcan · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Borussia Dortmund -
10. Orkun Kökçü · Attacking Midfield · age 25 · Beşiktaş -
15. Arda Güler · Attacking Midfield · age 21 · Real Madrid -
20. Hakan Çalhanoğlu · Defensive Midfield · age 32 · Inter Milan -
42. Can Uzun · Attacking Midfield · age 20 · Eintracht Frankfurt
Forwards
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9. Kerem Aktürkoğlu · Left Wing · age 27 · Fenerbahçe -
10. Kenan Yıldız · Left Wing · age 21 · Juventus -
11. Yunus Akgün · Right Winger · age 26 · Galatasaray -
27. Deniz Gül · Centre-Forward · age 22 · FC Porto -
53. Barış Alper Yılmaz · Right Winger · age 26 · Galatasaray -
70. Oğuz Aydın · Left Wing · age 25 · Fenerbahçe -
71. İrfan Can Kahveci · Right Winger · age 31 · Kasımpaşa
Staff
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Vincenzo Montella · Manager · age 52 · Turkey
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Turkey have played 645 internationals since 1923, winning 260 for a 40.3% win rate (260W 152D 233L, 902 goals for / 909 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 6W 1D 6L from 13 matches.
Recent form
- W vs USA 3–2 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Paraguay 0–1 · 2026-06-19 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Australia 0–2 · 2026-06-13 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Venezuela 2–1 · 2026-06-06
- W vs North Macedonia 4–0 · 2026-06-01
- W vs Kosovo 1–0 · 2026-03-31 · FIFA World Cup qualification
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Turkey's Top World Cup Scorers
- Suat Mamat — 3 World Cup goals
- Burhan Sargın — 3 World Cup goals
- İlhan Mansız — 3 World Cup goals
- Lefter Küçükandonyadis — 2 World Cup goals
- Hasan Şaş — 2 World Cup goals
- Ümit Davala — 2 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group D Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Turkey in at the 2026 World Cup?
Turkey are in Group D.
What are Turkey's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Turkey a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1922.
When was the Turkey national football team founded?
1923.
Where do Turkey play their home matches?
At the Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkey (capacity 76,092).
What is Turkey's all-time record?
Turkey have played 645 internationals, winning 260 (40.3%). At the World Cup they have 6 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats from 13 matches.