BURSA The Turkish national team is poised to take a significant step toward the 2026 World Cup playoffs when it hosts a struggling Bulgaria side on Nov. 15 in a Group E qualifier. Türkiye , under coach Vincenzo Montella, enters the match in Bursa in a strong position, sitting second in the group behind European champion Spain. A victory against the group's last-place team would secure at least a spot in the playoff bracket, keeping Türkiye’s remote chances for automatic qualification alive