Turkey
Crescent-Stars · UEFA
Turkey at World Cup 2026
Turkey enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group K alongside Romania, Peru. Managed by Vincenzo Montella, Turkey is currently ranked #27 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Turkey squad managed by Vincenzo Montella.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Turkey Fixtures — Group K
All Turkey group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group K Standings
See full Group K standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Turkey World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 2
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Third place (2002)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 8
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 2 / 2 / 4
- Win rate: 25.0%
- Goals: 10 scored, 8 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Turkey Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Turkey with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Turkey Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Turkey's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Turkey Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Turkey's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 3-4-3
Compact defensive shape with quick breaks
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
As underdogs ranked #27, Turkey will be looking to cause upsets and gain valuable World Cup experience. Advancing from the group stage would be a major achievement. Their best hope is to stay compact defensively and capitalize on set pieces and counter-attacks.