Nation · World CupTurkey
In the World Cup since 1954
Took third place in 2002. 13 World Cup matches across three appearances.
13
Played
6
Won
23
Goals scored
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Biggest win — Turkey 7–0 South Korea (1954).
Turkey have played 13 World Cup matches across 3 editions in the covered data: 6 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost, with 23 goals scored and 22 conceded.
Quick answers
- Has Turkey ever won the World Cup?
- No — Turkey have not won the World Cup in a completed edition in the covered data.
- How many times has Turkey appeared at the World Cup?
- Turkey have appeared at 3 World Cup editions in the covered data, first in 1954.
- How many goals has Turkey scored in World Cups?
- Turkey have scored 23 World Cup goals and conceded 22 across 13 matches in the covered data.
- What is Turkey's best World Cup result?
- Turkey's best World Cup result — the furthest they have gone — is third place (2002).
- When did Turkey last play in a World Cup?
- Turkey last played at the 2026 World Cup.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 23–22 |
Tournament finishes
Third place: 2002.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey 7–0 South Korea | 1954 | Group |
| Turkey 3–0 China | 2002 | Group |
| Turkey 3–2 USA | 2026 | Group |
Source: 2026 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.