Turkey vs Solomon Islands
Turkey vs Solomon Islands preview
Turkey vs Solomon Islands pits Turkey (FIFA #25) against Solomon Islands (#130) in Group K on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. Turkey go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Solomon Islands have debut as their World Cup high-water mark.
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878) is the open-roof home of the New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS). It sits 36m above sea level in Boston (Foxborough). June/July temperatures in Boston average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Turkey have appeared at 3 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). Solomon Islands have appeared at 1 World Cups (last five: Debut). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Turkey vs Solomon Islands — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Turkey | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #25 | #130 |
| Confederation | UEFA | OFC |
| WC appearances | 3 | 1 |
| Best WC finish | 3rd place (2002) | Debut |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ | Debut |
| Captain | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Micah Lea'alafa |
| Manager | Vincenzo Montella | Felipe Vega-Arango |
| Players to watch | Arda Güler, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Kenan Yıldız | Micah Lea'alafa, James Naka, Raphael Lea'i |
Get live Turkey vs Solomon Islands data
// Fetch live data for Turkey vs Solomon Islands
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-17',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Turkey vs Solomon Islands at the 2026 World Cup?
Turkey vs Solomon Islands is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, kicking off at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough).
What stage is Turkey vs Solomon Islands?
Turkey vs Solomon Islands is a Group Stage fixture in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Turkey vs Solomon Islands?
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878, opened 2002, open roof, natural grass) in Boston (Foxborough) hosts Turkey vs Solomon Islands.
Who is favoured to win Turkey vs Solomon Islands?
Turkey go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #25, with Solomon Islands ranked #130. Turkey's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (2002); Solomon Islands's is Debut. Live odds for Turkey vs Solomon Islands are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Turkey vs Solomon Islands?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Turkey vs Solomon Islands in my timezone?
Turkey vs Solomon Islands kicks off at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Turkey vs Solomon Islands stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-17) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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