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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
Türkiye is in the 48-team World Cup field. Group-stage opponents, dates, and host cities are listed below.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Group D | Australia | Vancouver BC Place | Jun 13 (Sat) |
| Match 31 Group D | Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Bay Area Stadium | Jun 19 (Fri) |
| Match 59 Group D | United States | Los Angeles Los Angeles Stadium | Jun 25 (Thu) |
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Made their first FIFA World Cup appearance. | first appearance |
| 2002 | Finished third at the World Cup, the national team's best finish. | notable performance |
| 2024 | Reached the UEFA Euro quarter-finals. | notable performance |
| 2026 | Returned to the World Cup for the first time since 2002. | notable performance |
We're gathering resources and tips for Türkiye supporters traveling to North America for the World Cup.
Find authentic food and restaurants from home in U.S. host cities
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Essential information for visiting Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Türkiye finished third at the 2002 World Cup, beating Korea Republic in the third-place match.
Hakan Şükür scored the fastest goal in World Cup history in that 2002 third-place match.
Türkiye's group-stage host cities are Vancouver, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles. Use the city guides to compare stadium access, lodging areas, and matchday routes.
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