The Türkiye national team schedule for the 2026-2027 season break has been confirmed. The team will play two high-profile friendly matches in September.
The national team break will start on 21 September 2026 and run until 6 October, during which the Turkish Süper Lig will be paused. Türkiye will first face France in Kocaeli on 25 September. The second match is against Italy in Bursa on 29 September.
The national team enters this preparation period sitting 4th in the World Cup standings with 3 points. Their recent form shows 3 wins and 2 losses (WLLWW) from the last five outings. Having last played an official match on 26 June, a 3-2 win over the USA, these friendlies will allow for squad and tactical experiments.
This break serves as the final preparation opportunity before Türkiye's debut in the UEFA Nations League. Matches against world powers like France and Italy provide a critical test for the manager. The team's defense, which conceded 5 goals in the last three games, and attack, which scored 3, will be under scrutiny. These games are a chance to address those figures. Analyze all team statistics on our stats page.
The first match is scheduled for Friday, 25 September in Kocaeli against France, a top-ranked team globally. The second fixture is on Tuesday, 29 September in Bursa against Italy. Both matches are set to kick off at 20:45 local time. No Süper Lig matches will be played on these dates. Follow the complete fixture list and upcoming match details on our fixtures page.
As Türkiye prepares for the France game, their last official match was on 26 June. The coaching staff will assess player fitness after this extended break. The September schedule marks the first national team gathering of the 2026-2027 season. The team takes the field against France in Kocaeli on 25 September 2026.
