Türkiye

Service	Type	Cost	Details
TRT 1 / TRT Spor	Free	₺0	Turkey's national public broadcaster holds exclusive World Cup 2026 rights. TRT 1 and TRT Spor broadcast all Türkiye national team matches free-to-air, including their Group D opener vs Australia (June 13, Vancouver), vs Paraguay (June 19) and vs USA (June 25, Los Angeles), plus selected other fixtures. Available via satellite, cable and digital antenna — no subscription required.
Tabii	Free / Paid	Free tier / ~₺49.99–99.99/month (Premium)	TRT's official streaming platform streams all World Cup matches online including live TRT 1 and TRT Spor channels. Free tier available with ads. Premium plan (~₺49.99–99.99/month) for ad-free viewing and full on-demand access. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. Includes Turkish commentary and studio shows for all Türkiye fixtures.
Digitürk / D-Smart	Paid	~₺150–400/month (varies by package)	Turkey's major cable and satellite TV providers carry all TRT channels including full World Cup coverage. No extra World Cup surcharge applies — coverage is included in standard packages. Ideal for viewers who want the full pay-TV experience with additional sports channels alongside the tournament.

FIFA Ranking

#36[1]

World Cup Appearances

3[2]

Best Result

Third Place

2002

Country

CapitalAnkara
Population~85 million
ContinentEurope / Asia
ConfederationUEFA
National associationTFF – Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu

World Cup history

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Titles: 0
Türkiye has never won the FIFA World Cup
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Total appearances: 3
Appeared in 1954, 2002 and now 2026 — ending a 24-year World Cup absence with qualification through the UEFA playoffs.[2]
2002
Third place — iconic run
One of the greatest tournament surprises — defeated Brazil's group stage team, reached the semis and finished third under Şenol Güneş
2024
Quarter-finals — Euro momentum
Reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, eliminated by the Netherlands — strong form heading into 2026 qualification
2026
Group D — USA, Paraguay, Australia
Qualified via UEFA playoffs, beating Romania and Kosovo. Many consider Türkiye the dark horse to top Group D.[3]

Head coach

Vincenzo Montella

Since Sep 2023[4]

Italian manager who has rebuilt Turkish international football since taking charge in September 2023. Tactically flexible and experienced at the top level — led Türkiye to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals and then through a demanding World Cup playoff path. Comfortable deploying multiple systems and known for getting the best from technically gifted attacking players.[5]

Key players

Midfielder

Hakan Çalhanoğlu ↗

Inter Milan's key midfielder and one of Europe's best passers and free-kick takers. A composed, creative force who controls the tempo of matches — the most important player in the Türkiye squad.

Attacking Midfielder

Arda Güler ↗

Real Madrid's gifted young star and one of the most exciting teenage talents in world football. The future of Turkish football — technically extraordinary with a maturity well beyond his years.

Winger

Kerem Aktürkoğlu ↗

Dynamic, direct winger with pace and skill developed at Galatasaray. His winning goal against Kosovo in the World Cup playoff sealed qualification — a big-game performer.

Centre-back

Merih Demiral ↗

Commanding and aggressive centre-back with extensive big-game experience at European club level. Brings physicality, aerial dominance and the defensive leadership Türkiye rely on.

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