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Turkey at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Turkey ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
From a group topped by Spain, Turkey had to go the long way around, but Vincenzo Montella has certainly found a winning formula here. Relying on incredible young attacking talents, Turkey can expect to challenge for the top of Group D, and maybe even get to the Last 16.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | USA, Paraguay and Australia |
| Match 1 | Turkey vs Australia — 14/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada |
| Match 2 | Turkey vs Paraguay — 20/06/2026 / venue: Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium), Santa Clara, California |
| Match 3 | Turkey vs USA — 26/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California |
Turkey 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Turkey’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
In the role since 2023, Italian Vincenzo Montella is Turkey’s manager at the 2026 World Cup.
How did Turkey qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Turkey came second in Group E of UEFA Qualification, pushing them into the Second Round. Here, they beat Romania and Kosovo to make it to the 2026 World Cup.
Who are Turkey’s key players?
Turkey is teeming with young talents, including Arda Güler, Can Uzun, Yusuf Akçiçek, and Kenan Yıldız. However, they’ll all rely on the level-headed command and passing of Hakan Çalhanoğlu in the middle of the park.
What is Turkey’s World Cup history?
This is only Turkey’s third World Cup qualification. In 1954, they didn’t escape the group, but in 2002, Turkey finished third.
- Turkey odds to win the World Cup: 80/1 at William Hill.
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