
13 Jun
Sat
•9:00pm
BC Place Stadium • Vancouver
19 Jun
Fri
•9:00pm
Levi's Stadium • San Francisco
Turkey enters the 2026 World Cup aiming to rekindle the heroic spirit of 2002, when it finished third. With a young, ambitious core, the Millî Takım seeks to cement itself among Europe’s most competitive sides.
Though brief, Turkey’s World Cup story is intense, defined by passion, pride, and relentless effort. Icons like Rüştü Reçber, Hakan Şükür, and Emre Belözoğlu paved the way for a new generation led by Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
In 2026, Turkey fields a talented, upward‑trending squad backed by a fervent fan base. Analysts agree they could be a tournament revelation if they maintain cohesion and intensity.