Has Turkey Won the World Cup?
Quick answer: No. Turkey has never won the FIFA World Cup. Best finish: Third place (2002).
Turkey have never won the World Cup. Third place in 2002 — their only knockout-stage appearance — remains a national fairy tale. Full squad history and stats: Turkey team page.
Turkey World Cup Record
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| World Cup titles | 0 |
| Appearances | 2 |
| Best finish | Third place (2002) |
How close did Turkey come to joining the elite? See the full roll of honour on World Cup champions.
Memorable World Cup Moments for Turkey
- 2002: Beat Senegal in the quarter-finals; lost to Brazil in the semi; beat South Korea for third.
- 1954: First World Cup — group stage only.
- Hakan Şükür scored the fastest World Cup goal (11 seconds vs South Korea, 2002).
- 20-year gap between 1954 and 2002 appearances.
Closest Turkey Came to Winning
2002 semi-final — lost 1–0 to Brazil; one match from the final.
Why Fans Ask About Turkey and the World Cup
2002 is still Turkey's only deep run — fans relive it every four years.
How Turkey Compare to World Cup Champions
Third place in 2002 equals Portugal (1966) and Poland (1974, 1982) — but Turkey have only two World Cup apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Turkey ever won the World Cup?
No.
Has Turkey won the World Cup?
No. Best finish: Third place (2002).
How many times has Turkey won the World Cup?
0 — zero titles.
How many World Cups has Turkey played?
2 appearances.
What is Turkey's best World Cup finish?
Third place (2002).
Did Turkey win the recent World Cup?
No.