Turkiye - Belgium

Turkiye and Belgium face off on 12 November 2026 for matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League A Group 1 at Gursel Aksel Stadium. Turkiye enter the fixture looking to steady their campaign following a difficult run that included a 3-1 defeat to Italy and a 3-0 loss against their current opponents. The hosts must navigate this challenge without the services of the suspended Abdulkerim Bardakci and the injured Kenan Yildiz, forcing a reshuffle in their defensive and attacking options as they look to integrate players like Ugurcan Cakir and Deniz Gul into the expected XI.

Belgium arrive at the Gursel Aksel Stadium aiming to rebound from a 4-1 defeat to France in their most recent outing. Their previous encounter with Turkiye on 2 October 2026 ended in a convincing 3-0 victory, providing a psychological edge for the visitors. With both sides seeking to improve their standing in the group, the tactical battle between the expected lineups will be pivotal to determining which team can dictate the tempo and secure a vital result.