Venezuela vs Turkey LIVE: First half underway in the international friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup! (0-0)
The first half is officially underway as Turkey squares off against Venezuela in a crucial international friendly, finalizing their preparations for their 2026 World Cup opener against Australia on June 13. Follow every key highlight, critical play, and goal with our comprehensive live-blog coverage.
The first half is officially underway as Turkey wrap up their pre-tournament slate with a final tune-up against Venezuela before kicking off its highly anticipated 2026 World Cup campaign against Australia. While expectations are sky-high for what the rising European side can achieve on the world stage, the South American squad enters the matchup focused on building a foundation for the next qualification cycle as they chase their first-ever World Cup appearance.
With both managers expected to push for an attacking victory, anticipation is building around the tactical lineups for this international friendly, which marks the first-ever head-to-head meeting between the two nations.
Follow every minute of the action, key highlights, and critical moments of this high-stakes clash with our live-blog coverage at Bolavip US.
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7' - Yilmaz leads the attack for Turkey (0-0)
With plenty of space in the right side of the field, Turkey have been attacking Venezuela with Yilmaz, now they got a corner.
5' - Venezuela are defending outstandingly (0-0)
The attacks from both sides of the field have found Turkey's strikers, but Venezuela's defense has played outstandingly so far.
2' - Turkey want to score the first goal (0-0)
With pressure from Yilmaz and Guler, Turkey want to score the first goal of the game.
0' - First half underway! (0-0)
The referee blows his whistle and the first half is underway!
Both teams on the field
Both teams take the field to start the game and we are in the protocolary acts.
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Today's venue
Originally opened in 2020 as Inter Miami CF Stadium (and later known as DRV PNK Stadium from 2021 to 2024), the venue serves as the temporary home for Inter Miami CF while they construct their permanent stadium, Nu Stadium. Located Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the stadium has a capacity of 21,550 spectators and the surface is natural grass.
Turkey's fixture in the World Cup
Turkey Group D match schedule
Matchday 1: Australia vs. Turkey
Date: June 13, 2026
Venue: BC Place (Vancouver, Canada)
Kickoff Time: 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT local
Matchday 2: Turkey vs. Paraguay
Date: June 19, 2026
Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT local
Matchday 3: Turkey vs. United States
Date: June 25, 2026
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, California)
Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT local
First time facing each other
Venezuela and Turkey will not only play an international friendly. This is the first time that both face each other in history.
Turkey lineup
Turkey's starting XI: Ugurkan; Abdulkerin, Zeki Celik, Ozan Kabac, Eren Elmali; Ismail Yuksek, Orkun Kokcu; Arda Guler, Deniz Gul, Baris Yilmaz, Irfan Kahvezi.
11’imiz: Uğurcan Çakır, Zeki Çelik, Orkun Kökçü, Arda Güler, Deniz Gül, Eren Elmalı, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ozan Kabak, İsmail… pic.twitter.com/1knYRKeUR5
— Türkiye #BizimÇocuklar 🇹🇷 (@MilliTakimlar) June 6, 2026
Venezuela lineup
Venezuela starting XI: Jose Contreras; Nahuel Ferraresi, Jon Aramburu, Teo Quintero, Yangel Herrera; Gleiker Mendoza, Cristian Caceres, Jesus Ramirez; Telasco Segovia, David Martinez, Christian Makoun.
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Estos son los elegidos por el DT Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (@Vizcarrondo4) para enfrentar a Turquía en Fort Laudardale por la Fecha FIFA.
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Venezuela and Turkey have an international friendly match prior to the 2026 World Cup, and here in Bolavip you can follow the live minute-by-minute updates of this thrilling duel!
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