What can I expect from Turkey? Turkey are priced at 100/1 outsiders to win this World Cup with most bookmakers, which underlines their status as perennial 'dark horses' for any major tournament they enter.

Michael McArdle suffers his first defeat as Northern Ireland boss as his side are controversially beaten by Turkey in their penultimate World Cup qualifier in Istanbul.

Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Juventus's talented youngster Kenan Yildiz headline Turkiye's World Cup squad, with few surprises among Vincenzo Montella's 26-man group.

Squad, line-ups and fixture schedule for the Turkey team in USA · Canada · Mexico

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 World Cup tactical group guides, walking you through the key battles on the pitch, the players to look out for, and the fun facts to impress your friends. In this article,

Northern Ireland are in Istanbul for their latest match in Group B2 of World Cup qualifying when they take on Turkey (6pm). Northern Ireland are appealing for another spot kick for a handball by a Turkish player but this one would have been harsh on the home side.

And as I say that, Northern Ireland fall behind. Megan Bell is the one dispossessed in midfield to allow Turkey to counter-attack, and their speed in turning around means it's alm