Türkiye World Cup 2026 Odds, Squad & Fixtures

Türkiye World Cup 2026 betting odds

Türkiye’s World Cup is over at the group stage. Back-to-back defeats — 0-2 to Australia and 0-1 to Paraguay — leave Vincenzo Montella’s side bottom of Group D on zero points and unable to reach the Round of 32, with only a dead rubber against hosts USA to come. The pre-tournament World Cup winner odds always had them as outsiders, and an early exit means the focus now shifts to individual markets and the future.

Where it went wrong for Türkiye

For all their possession and attacking talent, Türkiye failed to score in either defeat. They dominated the ball against Australia but were picked off on the counter, then fell to an early Matías Galarza strike against Paraguay and could not find a way back. A lack of cutting edge in the final third proved fatal in a tight group.

Türkiye top scorer odds

With qualification gone, Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız remain names to follow in the Golden Boot market — both are among the most exciting young attackers at the tournament, even if Türkiye’s early exit limits their chances of topping the chart.

Türkiye vs USA odds

Türkiye close their tournament against the hosts in Los Angeles. With nothing left to play for, Montella is expected to rotate, and the USA — already group winners — may do the same, making it a free hit for Türkiye’s younger players.

Odds correct as of 19 June 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live price before betting. For the full outright market, group winners and golden-boot specials, see our World Cup 2026 betting hub.

World Cup 2026 group and fixtures

Türkiye’s return to the World Cup after a 24-year wait has ended in disappointment. A 0-2 defeat to Australia was followed by a 0-1 loss to Paraguay, leaving Vincenzo Montella’s side bottom of Group D and eliminated with a game to spare. They close against hosts USA with nothing but pride to play for.

Group D standings

Standings as of 19 June 2026 — after Matchday 2 (USA 2-0 Australia, Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay). USA are through as group winners; Türkiye are eliminated. Australia and Paraguay meet to settle second place. Top two plus the eight best third-placed sides advance.

Türkiye World Cup 2026 squad

Montella’s squad blends Inter captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu with one of Europe’s most exciting young cores — Real Madrid’s Arda Güler and Juventus forward Kenan Yıldız — plus the experience of Merih Demiral and Zeki Çelik at the back.

Team news: Yıldız was rested at the start of the opener and introduced at half-time before starting against Paraguay. Despite the attacking talent on show, Türkiye could not turn possession into goals across either defeat. The numbers below are the confirmed FIFA squad list.

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How Türkiye played

Montella set Türkiye up in a possession-based 4-2-3-1 designed to get Güler, Yıldız and Aktürkoğlu on the ball in dangerous areas, with Çalhanoğlu dictating from deep. The system produced plenty of territory and shots but too little end product — undone on the counter by Australia and unable to respond after Paraguay’s early goal. Converting dominance into goals was the recurring failing that sent them home early.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Predicted starting XI — 4-2-3-1. With elimination confirmed, Montella is expected to rotate for the final game against the USA. Captain: Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

Manager: Vincenzo Montella

The Italian oversaw Türkiye’s most talented generation in years and guided them back to the World Cup for the first time since 2002, but a group-stage exit will be a chastening end to the campaign. The challenge now is to rebuild belief in a young side that flattered to deceive in North America.

Captain: Hakan Çalhanoğlu

The Inter midfielder is Türkiye’s captain and metronome, controlling tempo from deep and a threat from set-pieces and penalties. His leadership will be central to regrouping after a difficult tournament.

Türkiye players to watch at World Cup 2026

Arda Güler — Forward

The Real Madrid playmaker is Türkiye’s jewel — a left foot capable of unlocking any defence. The early exit was a frustrating stage for one of the tournament’s brightest young talents.

Kenan Yıldız — Forward

The Juventus forward offers pace, dribbling and goals. Türkiye needed more from their attack, but his future remains hugely bright.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu — Midfielder

Captain and conductor, dictating play from midfield and a constant set-piece threat. Türkiye’s tempo ran through him throughout.

Kerem Aktürkoğlu — Forward

Direct and dangerous from the left, Aktürkoğlu gave Türkiye width and runs in behind, but the goals would not come in two tight defeats.

How Türkiye qualified for World Cup 2026

Türkiye came through the UEFA qualifying campaign to reach their first World Cup since 2002, ending a 24-year absence from the finals.

Türkiye’s World Cup history

2026 is Türkiye’s third World Cup and first since 2002 — the year of their greatest triumph, when a side inspired by Hakan Şükür and Rüştü finished third in Japan and South Korea. That remains the benchmark; this generation’s early exit in North America falls well short of those heights.

Head-to-head record

Türkiye vs Australia

The 0-2 defeat in Vancouver was a frustrating one — Türkiye dominated the ball but were undone by Australia’s clinical counter-attacking.

Türkiye vs Paraguay

The 0-1 loss in Santa Clara confirmed Türkiye’s exit — an early Matías Galarza strike settled it, and Türkiye again could not find the goals to match their possession.

Türkiye vs USA

Türkiye close the group against the hosts in Los Angeles — a dead rubber for the eliminated side, with rotation likely on both teams.

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