Turkiye will host Bulgaria on Saturday in a World Cupqualification clash at Bursa’s Timsah Arena.
Turkiye looks poised to maintain their positive group momentum as they aim for a top-two finish. The teams’ recent encounters have leaned heavily in Turkiye’s favor, including a 6-1 victory last month in Sofia, and the hosts are unbeaten in their last five home matches against Bulgaria. With both sides aware of the match’s impact on Group E standings, a high-stakes and competitive fixture is anticipated. As fans eagerly anticipate the World Cup 2026 qualification match between Türkiye and Bulgaria, many are exploring various ways to enhance their viewing experience. While tuning in to the live stream or catching the game on TV is a must, some enthusiasts are also looking into betting opportunities to add an extra layer of excitement. For those interested in placing wagers, it's worth checking out the latest sportsbook promo offers available in the US. These promotions can provide additional value and make the betting experience even more engaging as you follow the action on the field.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Turkiye vs Bulgaria online - TV channels & live streams
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Turkiye vs Bulgaria kick-off time
The match will be played at Bursa’s Timsah Arena on Saturday, with kick-off at 1pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Turkiye vs Bulgaria lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-3-3
BGRTUR-Line up
TURSubstitutes
Manager
V. Montella
BGR-Line up
BGRSubstitutes
Manager
A. Dimitrov
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Turkiye team news
Turkey will be forced to cope without Eren Elmali, Isak Vural, and Ayberk Karapo, all of whom have been ruled out through injury ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Yunus Akgun also misses out as he continues his recovery from a fitness setback.
Bulgaria team news
Bulgaria have similar concerns, with Anton Nedyalkov, Petko Hristov, and Radoslav Kirilov all pulling out of the squad and therefore unavailable for this 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Form
TUR-Form
TUR- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 13/11
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
BGR-Form
BGR- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 1/20
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 5/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
Head-to-Head Record
TURLast 4 matches
BGR3
Wins
0
Draws
1
Win
Goals scored
4- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/4
- Both teams scored
- 2/4