Turkey 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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Turkey will play three Group D fixtures in the 2026 World Cup: against Australia on June 13 in Vancouver (04:00 UTC), Paraguay on June 20 in San Francisco (04:00 UTC), and the United States on June 26 in Los Angeles (02:00 UTC).
All kickoff times are listed in UTC, so Turkish fans should convert these to their local timezone. Turkey's group stage campaign spans nearly two weeks across three different host cities on the North American west coast.
Turkey's Complete Group D Schedule
Turkey's 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures are strategically scheduled across North America's Pacific coast. The team opens against Australia in Vancouver before traveling south for matches in San Francisco and Los Angeles. This geographic progression means Turkish supporters could potentially follow the team's journey down the west coast.
The final group match against the United States in Los Angeles carries extra significance as Turkey faces the co-host nation. This fixture could prove decisive for both teams' knockout stage ambitions, scheduled for a Friday evening that promises to draw massive television audiences. Fans can track live scores and build tournament brackets on Bola 2026 throughout the group stage.
Frequently asked questions
What time do Turkey's World Cup matches kick off in Turkey?
Turkish fans need to add 3 hours to the UTC times during summer, making the matches 05:00-07:00 local time in Turkey.
Which teams are in Turkey's World Cup group?
Turkey is in Group D with Australia, Paraguay, and the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
Where will Turkey play their World Cup group matches?
Turkey will play in Vancouver (vs Australia), San Francisco (vs Paraguay), and Los Angeles (vs United States) during the group stage.