🇹🇷 Turkey
Group D
- Coach
- Vincenzo Montella
- World Cup appearances
- 3
- Best result
- Third place 2002
- FIFA ranking
- #28
The Turkey national football team, recognized as Türkiye by FIFA and UEFA, represents Turkey in men's international football. The team enjoyed its highest achievements in the 2000s, finishing third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, and reaching the semi-finals at UEFA Euro 2008. In 2025, the team was promoted to League A of the UEFA Nations League for the first time. As of the 2026 World Cup qualification, Turkey secured a spot via the play-off round. The team plays with a passionate, high-tempo style built on defensive solidity and rapid counter-attacks, often utilizing a 4-2-3-1 formation. Key strengths include a strong team spirit, disciplined defense, and effective set pieces. Recent form has been competitive, with notable wins against teams like Romania.
Matches
News
World Cup 2026 Group D Guide: USA Hosts Turkey, Australia & Paraguay in Open Race
Co-hosts USA head Group D at World Cup 2026, but just 18 ranking spots separate them from Turkey, Australia and Paraguay. Pochettino leads USMNT under home pressure in a fiercely competitive group.
Turkey Ends 24-Year World Cup Drought: Squad Named for 2026 Showdown with USA
Turkey ended a 24-year World Cup absence by announcing a 26-man squad on June 2, 2026. The team, led by coach Vincenzo Montella, will face the US, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D, featuring a mix of veterans and emerging talent.
Paraguay World Cup 2026 Squad: Alderete, Gomez, Almiron Headline 26-Man Roster
Paraguay announces 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup, first since 2010. Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez headline the team, which includes a strong English-based contingent. Group D matches set against co-host USA, Turkey, and Australia.
World Cup 2026: Youthful Socceroos Promise ‘No Ceiling’ in Group D Challenge
Tony Popovic unveils a youthful 26-man Socceroos squad for the 2026 World Cup, prioritizing creativity and potential over experience for Group D clashes against Türkiye, USA, and Paraguay.
Sardar Azmoun Dropped from Iran’s 2026 World Cup Squad Amid Political Firestorm
Iran's football team heads to the 2026 World Cup in the US without star striker Sardar Azmoun, excluded over a photo with Dubai's ruler. The decision is seen as political reprisal, not tactical.
Australia 2026 World Cup Roster: Full 26-Man Squad, Key Players & Group D Analysis
Australia's 26-man World Cup squad blends veterans like Mathew Ryan and Harry Souttar with emerging talent. Drawn in Group D with USA, Turkey, and Paraguay, the Socceroos aim to build on their 2022 round of 16 run.
World Cup 2026: Adams, Robinson & Reyna Make Pochettino's US Squad
Mauricio Pochettino names 26-man US World Cup squad with European core. Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson set to play key roles in Group D against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey.