TurkeySeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group DSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(D)2026 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
 UEFA Nations League2024 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group D in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 2Qualification |  Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3Qualification |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
4
Fenerbahçe
5
13
Galatasaray
14Galatasaray
18Fenerbahçe
19
22Galatasaray
24
25
RizesporMidfielders
6
Beşiktaş
6
15
Real Madrid
16Fenerbahçe
17
Kasımpaşa
19Galatasaray
20
21Galatasaray
42
Key Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 3 matches
Recent Results
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FYR MacedoniaHistory of the Türkiye national team
Founding and Early Years
The Türkiye national team, nicknamed "the Crescent-Stars," is governed by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), founded in 1923. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, it had its finest hour at the 2002 World Cup.
Team Evolution
Driven by a constantly developing football culture and one of the most passionate fan bases in Europe, Türkiye established itself as a regular presence on the continental stage.
Great Managers
Şenol Güneş led Türkiye to their best-ever World Cup result in 2002, with a surprise 3rd-place finish. Vincenzo Montella, the Italian head coach, now leads the team and guided them back to the World Cup after a 24-year absence.
Iconic Players
Hakan Şükür, scorer of the fastest goal in World Cup history (10.8 seconds) at the 2002 edition, remains a legend of Turkish football. Hakan Çalhanoğlu, the current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Türkiye's best-ever World Cup result remains 3rd place in 2002. Returning to the World Cup after a 24-year absence, Türkiye were eliminated in the group stage at the 2026 edition, despite a win over the United States (3-2).
The Team Today
Under Vincenzo Montella, Türkiye rank among the respected nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Based on the last 13 matches played
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Türkiye News
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The USA top their group despite a surprise loss to Turkey, and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 16.
Frequently asked questions
When is Türkiye's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Türkiye's current standing?+
Türkiye are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 3 points.
What is Türkiye's best World Cup result?+
3rd place in 2002.
Who is Türkiye's captain?+
Hakan Çalhanoğlu, the team's current captain.
How did Türkiye's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage, despite a win over the United States (3-2).
Who is Türkiye's current head coach?+
Vincenzo Montella, the Italian head coach.
When was the Turkish Football Federation founded?+
The TFF was founded in 1923.