21.06.2026 16:30
The National Team dropped from 22nd to 32nd place in the FIFA rankings after bidding farewell to the World Cup.
As excitement continues in the FIFA 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, sad news came from our National Football Team competing in Group D. Defeated by Paraguay in their second group match, the national team bid an early farewell to the tournament.
SHARP DROP IN FIFA RANKING
Following this early exit from the World Cup, Turkey's position in the FIFA world rankings has also been clarified. Ranked 22nd on the list before the tournament, the National Team plummeted after consecutive defeats against Australia and Paraguay in the group stage. According to updated data on FIFA's official website, Turkey dropped by 10 places to settle at 32nd. With this result, our national team became the second country to decline the most in the overall rankings. The biggest drop at the top of the list was experienced by Tunisia, who lost 13 places after two defeats and elimination in the tournament.
FINAL MATCH AGAINST THE USA
The National Team, which has ended its 2026 World Cup journey, will face the host nation, the United States, in its final Group D match. This prestige clash between Turkey and the USA will be played on Friday, June 26, at 05:00 Turkish time.