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Turkey ended a 24-year World Cup drought by beating Kosovo in the UEFA playoffs, returning to football's biggest stage for the first time since their famous 2002 semi-final run - with Arda Güler leading a new generation into Group D against Australia, the USA, and Paraguay, opening June 14 in Vancouver across five total appearances.
Türkiye returns to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a long wait with an exciting squad full of young talent, creative midfielders, and experienced international players. After memorable performances in past tournaments, Türkiye will look to make another strong impact on football’s biggest stage.
Türkiye FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Türkiye |
| Football Association | Turkish Football Federation (TFF) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | Ay-Yıldızlılar |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 35 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1954 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 3 |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Third Place (2002) |
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Total Wins | 5 |
| Total Draws | 1 |
| Total Losses | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 20 |
| Goals Conceded | 17 |
| Win Percentage | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 2 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Rüştü Reçber - 7 |
| Most Goals by Player | İlhan Mansız - 3 |
| Fastest Goal in FIFA World Cup History | Hakan Şükür - 10.8 seconds (2002) |
| Largest Victory | 7-0 vs South Korea (1954) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2026 |
Türkiye FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Vincenzo Montella
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uğurcan Çakır | Trabzonspor |
| 12 | Altay Bayındır | Manchester United |
| 23 | Mert Günok | Beşiktaş |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Zeki Çelik | Roma |
| 3 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 4 | Merih Demiral | Al Ahli |
| 5 | Abdülkerim Bardakcı | Galatasaray |
| 13 | Samet Akaydın | Fenerbahçe |
| 15 | Mert Müldür | Fenerbahçe |
| 18 | Kaan Ayhan | Galatasaray |
| 21 | Ozan Kabak | Hoffenheim |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter Milan |
| 7 | Arda Güler | Real Madrid |
| 8 | Orkun Kökçü | Benfica |
| 10 | İsmail Yüksek | Fenerbahçe |
| 14 | Salih Özcan | Borussia Dortmund |
| 16 | Yunus Akgün | Galatasaray |
| 20 | Kenan Yıldız | Juventus |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kerem Aktürkoğlu | Benfica |
| 11 | Barış Alper Yılmaz | Galatasaray |
| 17 | Cenk Tosun | Beşiktaş |
| 19 | Bertuğ Yıldırım | Getafe |
| 22 | Semih Kılıçsoy | Beşiktaş |
| 24 | Can Uzun | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 25 | Enes Ünal | Bournemouth |
Türkiye FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sat, June 13 | 21:00 | Australia | Türkiye | BC Place (Vancouver) |
| 31 | Fri, June 19 | 20:00 | Türkiye | Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's) |
| 59 | Thu, June 25 | 20:00 | Türkiye | USA | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
Türkiye FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Australia vs Türkiye | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | BC Place (Vancouver) | Group Stage |
Türkiye All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 20 |
| Goals Conceded | 17 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 |
| Best Finish | Third Place (2002) |
Türkiye Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rüştü Reçber | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 2 | Hakan Şükür | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 3 | İlhan Mansız | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 4 | Yıldıray Baştürk | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 5 | Ümit Davala | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 6 | Tugay Kerimoğlu | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 7 | Fatih Akyel | 7 | 1 | 2002 |
| 8 | Hasan Şaş | 6 | 1 | 2002 |
| 9 | Arda Güler | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
Türkiye Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İlhan Mansız | 3 | 7 | 2002 |
| 2 | Burhan Sargun | 3 | 3 | 1954 |
| 3 | Suat Mamat | 3 | 3 | 1954 |
| 4 | Hasan Şaş | 2 | 6 | 2002 |
| 5 | Ümit Davala | 2 | 7 | 2002 |
| 6 | Hakan Şükür | 1 | 7 | 2002 |
| 7 | Bülent Korkmaz | 1 | 6 | 2002 |
| 8 | Emre Belözoğlu | 1 | 6 | 2002 |
| 9 | Kerem Aktürkoğlu | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
| 10 | Arda Güler | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
FAQs About Türkiye FIFA World Cup Records
Türkiye finished third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Türkiye has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times.
Hakan Şükür of Türkiye scored the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history after 10.8 seconds in 2002.
İlhan Mansız is Türkiye’s top FIFA World Cup goalscorer with three goals.
Türkiye qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 24-year gap.
References
- FIFA Official Website
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Page
- Turkish Football Federation
- FIFA Men’s World Ranking