Türkiye

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FIFA#14
2026

Türkiye's 2026 World Cup Campaign So Far

Türkiye has navigated the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in Europe with a solid performance, finishing second in their group with 13 points from 8 matches. They secured 6 wins, 1 draw, and suffered just 1 loss, scoring 19 goals and conceding 12. The team's form has been commendable, especially away from home where they netted 12 goals, showing some offensive flair beyond their own turf.

Their World Cup group stage begins with a tough opening against Australia, where they tasted a 2-0 defeat, a reminder that the global stage demands even more. Historically, Türkiye's best World Cup finish was an admirable third place in 2002, setting a high bar. With a squad featuring a balanced mix of attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers, the challenge now is to translate qualifying momentum into tournament success.

Looking ahead, Türkiye will be keen to bounce back in their next group match at home against Paraguay. A strong response is necessary to keep hopes alive and perhaps add a new chapter to their World Cup story. Fingers crossed they can turn those goals-for into points soon enough.

Group D

#TeamPPts
1USA36
2Australia34
3Paraguay34
4Türkiye33
As of 9 Jul 2026
Last 5: ←oldest

Qualifying campaign

Rank

2

Points

13

PPG (last 5)

2.60

Squad pedigree

9 of 26 squad players (35%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

K. Yıldız

K. Yıldız

Juventus
Serie A

37 apps · 10 G · 6 A · 7.48

Player shape

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O. Kökçü

O. Kökçü

Beşiktaş
Süper Lig

30 apps · 8 G · 8 A · 7.57

Player shape

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B. Yılmaz

B. Yılmaz

Galatasaray
Süper Lig

30 apps · 8 G · 11 A · 7.08

Player shape

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League position

Position 35

Points trajectory

Rank 35

FIFA world ranking

#14
V. Montella

Manager

V. Montella

Italy

Season at a glance

W 1·D 0·L 23–5 GF/GA-2 GD0 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home1W0D1Llast 5
Last 5 away0W0D1Llast 5
Scored1/3
Conceded3/3

Last result

Türkiye
3-2
USA
26 Jun

Türkiye's Form Shape Ahead of World Cup 2026

Türkiye's recent form has been fairly consistent, with a solid run in World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 where they secured 13 points from 6 matches, boasting a points per game (PPG) of 2.6. Their overall season record shows six wins, one draw, and a single defeat from eight games, indicating a team that tends to win rather than settle for draws. The solitary draw and loss suggest points were more often dropped through defeat than stalemate.

While the biggest win streak isn't specified, the sequence of results indicates steady form rather than streaky bursts. Home and away performances are balanced, with three wins each and a respectable goal difference of +7. Defensive solidity is a work in progress, conceding 12 goals overall but managing three clean sheets.

Türkiye will be hoping to translate this consistent qualifying form into the World Cup 2026 group stage, where they currently sit in Group D. Their recent loss in the tournament opener to Australia might sting, but there’s enough in their qualifying campaign to suggest they’re no mugs on the world stage.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
3
0
HomeGoals againstAway
3
2
HomeClean sheetsAway
HomeFailed to scoreAway
1
1
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.50vs0.00

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
3
Goals against
5
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
0
Points / round
3.0

Türkiye's Home and Away Form in World Cup 2026 Qualification

Türkiye's performances in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers show a clear contrast between home and away matches. At home, they've scored 7 goals and conceded the same number, managing two clean sheets but suffering one defeat. Away from home, they have been more prolific offensively, netting 12 goals while conceding only 5, and keeping one clean sheet.

This difference suggests Türkiye are more expansive and effective going forward on the road, while their home games have been tighter but less convincing defensively. Their ability to score more away could be a key factor in navigating the group stage, though tightening up at home would certainly improve their chances of progressing.

Fipster's Record on Türkiye

Fipster's crystal ball has been a bit shy when it comes to Türkiye in the World Cup 2026 campaign, having scored just once so far. The model has yet to earn a star or tick, with one miss on its record. In other words, it's still building its rapport with the Turkish side, so don’t expect any prophetic claims just yet—plenty of room for improvement in the coming fixtures.