The national team, which eliminated Kosovo in the playoff final, continues preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — with 17 days remaining.
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The national football team, which earned the right to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo in the playoff final, finalized its match schedule with 17 days until the tournament. According to TRT Haber, Turkey is among the countries that have secured their place at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across North America.
Turkey's group-stage opponents and match dates have been confirmed. The national team, returning to the big stage after many years away, is preparing for the tournament that millions of Turkish supporters have been eagerly anticipating.
The national team's coaching staff is also carrying out a pre-tournament training camp and friendly match programme. The 2026 World Cup is widely regarded as the greatest opportunity for Turkish football to prove itself anew on the international stage.
The Turkish National Football Team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and learned its match schedule 17 days before the tournament. Turkey will compete in the tournament hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and its group stage opponents have been determined.
Since Turkey will return to the World Cup after many years, football fans can plan match days and follow the team's performance. The National Team's preparations and tournament schedule will provide an opportunity to monitor Turkish football's success on the international stage.

Mehmet Yılmaz