FIFA World Cup 2026
Türkiye at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Türkiye is a transcontinental republic mostly in Anatolia with a small European part around Istanbul, Turkish‑speaking with Ankara on the Anatolian plateau as its capital, heir to Byzantine and Ottoman histories and a major regional economy.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Ankara
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- D
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #25
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1923
- Population
- 85,368,000
- Languages
- Turkish (official)
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Area
- 783,562 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Ararat (5,137 m)
- Climate
- Mediterranean west and south coasts; continental interior; wet Black Sea flank
- Land borders
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria
Football facts
- Appearances
- 2
- Best result
- Third place (2002)
- Top scorer
- İlhan Mansız, Suat Mamat, Burhan Sargın (3)
- Debut
- 1954
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
2 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2002 | Third place |
| 1954 | Group stage |