Turkey’s schedule for the 2026 World Cup has been finalized: Here are the match dates and times
Turkey’s schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become clear. Its group-stage match program in Group D has been finalized.
The schedule for Turkey’s group stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been announced.
Turkey, in Group D, will face Australia, Paraguay, and host nation the United States in the group stage.
The tournament, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will begin on June 11, 2026.
The World Cup final will be played at New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
The 2026 World Cup will feature a total of 104 matches due to its expanded format.
Three crucial matches in the group stage
Turkey will begin its group stage campaign against Australia. The national team will then face Paraguay, completing its group stage against the United States.
The results of the group stage will determine whether Turkey advances to the knockout stage.
Turkey’s World Cup match schedule
June 14, 2026
Australia – Turkey
Stadium: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
ET: 12:00 AM
PT: 9:00 PM (June 13)
TSİ: 07:00
June 20, 2026
Turkey – Paraguay
Stadium: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
ET: 11:00 PM (June 19)
PT: 8:00 PM (June 19)
TSİ: 06:00
June 26, 2026
Turkey – USA
Stadium: Los Angeles Stadium
10:00 PM (June 25)
7:00 PM (June 25)
TSİ: 05:00
Brief overview:
ETET (Eastern Time)PTThis refers to the Pacific Time Zone, which covers the western coast of the country.
Different time zones and their statuses with Turkey: - **İstanbul** (Central European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Ankara** (Central European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **İzmir** (Central European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Antalya** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Trabzon** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Gaziantep** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Şanlıurfa** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Diyarbakır** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Kars** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) - **Hakkari** (Eastern European Time / UTC+3) – **Normal Time** (no daylight saving) *Note: All regions currently observe standard time, with no daylight saving adjustments in effect.*
Eastern Time (ET)
Scope.Includes cities such as New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Boston.
- Winter Time (EST): Turkey is 8 hours behind.
- Summer Time (EDT): Turkey is 7 hours behind.
2nd PT (Pacific Time – Pacific Time Zone):
Coverage: includes cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Las Vegas on the West Coast.
- Winter Time (PST): Turkey is 11 hours behind.
- Summer Time (PDT): Turkey is 10 hours behind.
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