Turkey at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP D · TUR · UEFA
Turkey return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 3rd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Third place (2002).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Turkey's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 2 |
| Best finish | Third place (2002) |
| Titles | 0 |
Turkey's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Australia vs Turkey | JUN 14 · 04:00 UTC | BC Place |
| Turkey vs Paraguay | JUN 20 · 03:00 UTC | Levi's Stadium |
| Turkey vs USA | JUN 26 · 02:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium |
Who else is in Group D?
See the full Group D table and fixtures →
Turkey at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Turkey in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Turkey are in Group D, with Australia, Paraguay, USA. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Turkey play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Turkey face Australia on JUN 14 · 04:00 UTC at BC Place, Vancouver, BC.
- How many World Cups have Turkey won?
- Turkey have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Third place (2002).