- Jun 26
Turkey beats USA 3-2 on Ayhan's 98th-minute goal but co-hosts still advance to World Cup last 32
Kaan Ayhan's 98th-minute goal gave Turkey a 3-2 victory over the United States in Inglewood, California, but the win came too late to prevent Turkey's group-stage exit while the co-hosts advanced to the round of 32 as group winners.
- Jun 20
Turkey crashes out of World Cup after Paraguay defeat, players apologize to nation
Turkey's first World Cup appearance in 24 years ends after two defeats without a goal; Arda Güler and teammates break down in tears and ask the country for forgiveness.
- Jun 20
Turkey exits 2026 World Cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay, sets record with 62 shots and zero goals in two matches
Turkey became the second team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium, failing to score despite 62 attempts across two group matches.
- Jun 20
Turkey eliminated from World Cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay, Almirón sent off under new FIFA mouth-covering rule
Paraguay secured a vital 1-0 victory over Turkey in Group 4 of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating Vincenzo Montella's side and applying a new FIFA regulation that saw Miguel Almirón dismissed for covering his mouth.
- Jun 14
Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 in World Cup Group D opener as underdogs defy the odds
Australia produced the first major surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver despite being dominated in possession and shot count.
