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Türkiye’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: dates, venues, kick-off times

Arda Guler of Türkiye lines up ahead of the international friendly match between Turkiye and North Macedonia at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 1, 2026. (AA Photo)
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Arda Guler of Türkiye lines up ahead of the international friendly match between Turkiye and North Macedonia at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 1, 2026. (AA Photo)
June 04, 2026 05:03 AM GMT+03:00

Türkiye will begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Australia in Vancouver before facing Paraguay in the San Francisco Bay Area and the United States in Los Angeles, according to the group-stage schedule announced for the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 across three host countries. The final will take place on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Türkiye drawn into Group D with 3 opponents

Türkiye has been placed in Group D, where it will take on the United States, Paraguay and Australia in the opening phase of the tournament.

The group-stage draw sets up a North American route for Türkiye, with all three matches scheduled to be played on the West Coast of Canada and the United States.

Players of Türkiye celebrate after scoring a goal during the international friendly match between Türkiye and North Macedonia at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 1, 2026. (AA Photo)
Players of Türkiye celebrate after scoring a goal during the international friendly match between Türkiye and North Macedonia at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 1, 2026. (AA Photo)

Türkiye opens campaign against Australia in Vancouver

Türkiye’s first match will come against Australia on June 13, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver.

The match is scheduled for 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time, making it Türkiye’s opening test in Group D.

Paraguay match follows in San Francisco Bay Area

Türkiye will then face Paraguay on June 19, 2026, at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The second group match will also kick off at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The U.S.A. clash will close Türkiye’s group stage, as Türkiye will complete its group-stage schedule against the United States on June 25, 2026, at the Los Angeles Stadium.

The match is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Türkiye 2026 World Cup group-stage schedule

  • June 13, 2026: Australia vs. Türkiye, BC Place Vancouver, 12:00 a.m. ET/9:00 p.m. PT
  • June 19, 2026: Türkiye vs. Paraguay, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, 12:00 a.m. ET/9:00 p.m. PT
  • June 25, 2026: Türkiye vs. USA, Los Angeles Stadium, 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT
June 04, 2026 05:03 AM GMT+03:00
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