Turkiye to host Belgium in UEFA Nations League Group A on November 12

Turkiye will host Belgium at the Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadium on November 12 in their fifth group-stage match of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27, with Turkiye seeking a first point after four defeats and Belgium holding two wins from four games.

Turkiye have lost all four of their opening Nations League fixtures since the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will be led by manager Sergen Yalçın in front of a home crowd, while Belgium, coached by Mark van Bommel, sit third on the Group A points table after two victories in four matches and have already beaten Turkiye once in this campaign.

Arda Guler is expected to play a significant role for Turkiye following his current run of form for Real Madrid; the 21-year-old can operate on the wings or in attacking midfield and is noted in the squad preview for his ability to both score and create chances for teammates.

Kevin De Bruyne, described in the preview as 35 years old, returned from the previous international break having produced a "sensational brace" against Turkey and is singled out for his midfield control and goalscoring threat as Belgium look to replicate that impact.

Turkiye will be without Abdulkerim Bardakci due to suspension, and although Romeo Lavia was named in Belgium’s squad he will not be available because he is suspended; the Turkey squad was announced live on the TFF YouTube channel, according to the preview.

Projected starting lineups provided in the preview list for Turkiye: Cakir (GK); Celik, Demiral, Elmali, Kadrioglu; Guler, Calhanoglu, Kokcu, Aydin; Yilmaz, Ünal. For Belgium the listed XI is: Lammens (GK); Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; De Bruyne, Tielemans, Vanaken; Lukebakio, De Ketelaere, Godts.

The preview concludes that Belgium, the visitors, are likely to come out on top and secure three crucial points. The match will take place at Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadium on November 12 and is listed as available to viewers on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV in India, S Sport TV and ATV in Türkiye, VTM GO, RTL Play, RTL Tvi and DAZN in Belgium, and FOX Sports, FuboTV and ViX in the USA.