Türkiye qualified for FIFA 2026 through the UEFA playoffs, joining Group D alongside host nation the USA, Paraguay, and Australia. Türkiye's best World Cup result remains their remarkable third-place finish in 2002 — a tournament that announced Turkish football on the world stage — and this generation will hope to build on that legacy in a group considered competitive but navigable.
| Appearances | 3 |
| Best Finish | Third place (2002) |
| Last Appearance | 2002 (third place) |
| 2022 Result | Did not qualify |
Türkiye's squad features players performing at high levels in Turkish Süper Lig clubs (Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe) and across European leagues, bringing a combination of experience and emerging young talent to FIFA 2026.
Group D features host nation USA under Mauricio Pochettino, who will have home support across multiple stadiums. Paraguay and Australia represent the other group opponents. Türkiye's playoff pedigree and 2002 World Cup history give them genuine belief they can compete for advancement from this group.
Türkiye's clash with host nation USA — under new manager Mauricio Pochettino, hoping to build on the USMNT's 2022 round-of-16 run — will be played in front of passionate home support, creating a genuinely electric atmosphere. Türkiye's 2002 third-place finish remains a touchstone for Turkish football fans hoping for a similar fairytale run.
Türkiye matches will be shown on T Sports and Sony Sports in Bangladesh. The Türkiye vs USA fixture, given the host-nation atmosphere, should be a priority match for fans of competitive, high-stakes football.