Turkey
Group DELO 1700
Turkey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Turkey are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 nations, held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, United States, and Australia. Their campaign begins on June 14, 2026 against Australia. Group D presents a diverse mix of footballing styles and traditions, making every matchday a test of tactical adaptability and squad depth. Currently rated with an ELO rating (a team strength metric) of 1700, Turkey enter the tournament as competitive outsiders with the quality to surprise. Follow Turkey's journey through every group match and knockout round as the tournament unfolds.
Head Coach
V. Montella
Italy · Age 51
Squad
Goalkeepers
12A. BayındırAge 27
23U. ÇakırAge 29
1M. GünokAge 36
Defenders
4S. AkaydinAge 31
22K. AyhanAge 31
14A. BardakcıAge 31
2Z. ÇelikAge 28
3M. DemiralAge 27
3E. ElmalıAge 25
15O. KabakAge 25
20F. KadıoğluAge 26
18M. MüldürAge 26
Midfielders
19O. AydınAge 25
10H. ÇalhanoğluAge 31
22M. EskihellaçAge 28
8A. GülerAge 20
2A. KarazorAge 29
6O. KökçüAge 25
5S. ÖzcanAge 27
16İ. YüksekAge 27
Forwards
21Y. AkgünAge 25
7K. AktürkoğluAge 27
13D. GülAge 21
17İ. KahveciAge 30
20A. ŞimşirAge 23
11K. YıldızAge 20
9B. YılmazAge 25
27 players in squad
Matches
Model Rating
1700
ELO Rating
1.00
Attack
0.96
Defense
Group D Standings
Group details →| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey |
| 2 | Paraguay |
| 3 | United States |
| 4 | Australia |