Turkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ay-Yildizlilar compete in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. UEFA qualifier.
Turkiye's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at Seed #16, Turkiye are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Group D is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Turkiye: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group D is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Turkiye match of the World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Australia at BC Place.
Group D draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Turkiye face in Group D.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Turkiye (this page) | #16 | UEFA |
| United States | #13 | CONCACAF |
| Paraguay | #14 | CONMEBOL |
| Australia | #15 | AFC |
Turkiye 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Turkiye World Cup history
Turkiye have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Turkiye data via API
// Fetch Turkiye World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=turkiye',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Turkiye in at the 2026 World Cup?
Turkiye is in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay, Australia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group D is #14.
Who is Turkiye's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Turkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Turkiye's best World Cup finish?
Turkiye's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Turkiye's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Turkiye qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Turkiye's current Draw sloting?
Turkiye are seeded #16 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at Seed #16, Turkiye are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Turkiye's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group D is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Sitting at Seed #16, Turkiye are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Turkiye fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Turkiye World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Turkiye going back to their first tournament.
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