UEFA · Group D
FIFA World Cup 2026
Türkiye
FIFA Ranking #42Coach Vincenzo MontellaTUR
Team quick answers
What group is Türkiye in at World Cup 2026?
Türkiye are in Group D with Australia, Paraguay, United States. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Türkiye and what is their FIFA ranking?
Türkiye are coached by Vincenzo Montella, are FIFA-ranked #42, and use the team code TUR.
When does Türkiye's group-stage campaign start?
Türkiye's first group match is against Australia on June 14, 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver. Their full group-stage window runs June 14, 2026 — June 26, 2026.
How can Türkiye reach the knockout stage?
Türkiye advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group D. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Türkiye arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #42 in the FIFA world rankings. Vincenzo Montella leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group D, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. Türkiye's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Türkiye share Group D with Australia, Paraguay, United States. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34.
Türkiye's group-stage campaign runs from June 14, 2026 to June 26, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
