Group D · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇹🇷 Turkey at World Cup 2026
Turkey enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay, Australia. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group D
Confederation
UEFA
World Cups
4
Best result
Third place (2002)
Host nation
No
Turkey group-stage fixtures
Turkey plays three group-stage matches in Group D. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jun 14 | 00:00 ET | 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Turkey | Group D | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 31 | Jun 19 | 23:00 ET | 🇹🇷 Turkey vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Group D | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
| 59 | Jun 25 | 22:00 ET | 🇹🇷 Turkey vs 🇺🇸 United States | Group D | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
Group D opponents
Click any team to see their full fixture list and group context.
Turkey at the 2026 World Cup
Turquía alcanzó el tercer lugar en el Mundial de 2002 en Corea/Japón, su mejor resultado histórico. "La Media Luna" regresa a un Mundial por primera vez desde aquel torneo, trayendo una nueva generación de futbolistas que juegan en las mejores ligas europeas.
In 2026, Turkey faces United States, Paraguay, Australia in the group stage. The top two teams in Group D qualify directly to the Round of 32. Even a third-place finish could be enough if Turkey post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does Turkey qualify from Group D?
In the 2026 World Cup group stage, teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The maximum from 3 matches is 9 points.
1st or 2nd in Group D
Automatic Round of 32 spot
3rd in Group D with a strong record
Potential Round of 32 spot (if top-8 third)
4th in Group D
Eliminated after group stage
Tiebreakers within the group follow this order: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head points → head-to-head goal difference → disciplinary record → FIFA draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which group is Turkey in at the 2026 World Cup?
Turkey is in Group D with United States, Paraguay, Australia.
When does Turkey play its first World Cup 2026 match?
Turkey opens the group stage on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 00:00 ET at bcplace.
How can Turkey qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams in Group D advance automatically to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, so Turkey can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has Turkey appeared in?
Turkey has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Third place (2002).
What is Turkey's best World Cup result?
Turkey's best result is Third place (2002).
Is Turkey a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
No — Turkey qualified through their continental qualifying campaign.
How many matches does Turkey play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Turkey plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group D opponents: United States, Paraguay, Australia. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.