Vincenzo Montella
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- Oct 20
Sergen Yalçın named Turkey coach until 2030 after Montella dismissal
The Turkish Football Federation announced on Tuesday, 20 October, that Sergen Yalçın will replace Vincenzo Montella, who was dismissed on 9 October after Turkey lost its first four Nations League matches.
- Oct 9
Turkey sacks coach Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League defeats
The Turkish Football Federation dismissed the Italian on Friday without giving a reason or naming a successor. Montella had taken Turkey to Euro 2024 quarter-finals and the 2026 World Cup, but his side lost all four of its Nations League matches in the current campaign.
- Oct 7
Turkey moves to dismiss manager Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League defeats
The Turkish Football Federation decided to part ways with head coach Vincenzo Montella following four straight Nations League losses and an early exit from the 2026 World Cup.
- Oct 5
Italy defeat Turkey 3-1 in Nations League behind Calafiori and Esposito goals
Roberto Mancini's side took second place in their Nations League group with seven points after defeating Turkey 3-1 at Bologna's Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
- Oct 1
De Bruyne and Lewandowski lead Nations League wins as Zidane draws in home debut
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Belgium's 3-0 win over Turkey, while Robert Lewandowski netted a hat trick for Poland and Edin Džeko retired after 152 caps.
- Sep 28
Italy defeats Turkey 4-1 in Bursa with overhauled lineup in Nations League
Italy collected their first points in the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 away victory over Turkey in Bursa, rebounding from an opening defeat against Belgium.
- Sep 28
Italy beat Turkey 4-1 and Olise strikes late as France edge Belgium in Nations League
Italy secured a 4-1 victory in Turkey following an opening defeat, while Michael Olise scored an 88th-minute solo goal to give France a 1-0 win in Belgium.
- Sep 24
Belgium defeats Italy 2-0 in Nations League opener as Mancini plans lineup overhaul for Turkey
Mark Van Bommel led Belgium to a 2-0 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting Italian manager Roberto Mancini to prepare extensive lineup changes for Monday's trip to Turkey.
- Sep 21
Zinedine Zidane begins France tenure with 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey as Kylian Mbappé suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane started his tenure as France manager with a 1-0 victory against Turkey in the Nations League, but captain Kylian Mbappé sustained a knee injury scoring the decisive goal.
- Jun 26
Turkey beats USA 3-2 on Ayhan's 98th-minute goal but co-hosts still advance to World Cup last 32
Kaan Ayhan's 98th-minute goal gave Turkey a 3-2 victory over the United States in Inglewood, California, but the win came too late to prevent Turkey's group-stage exit while the co-hosts advanced to the round of 32 as group winners.
- Jun 20
Turkey crashes out of World Cup after Paraguay defeat, players apologize to nation
Turkey's first World Cup appearance in 24 years ends after two defeats without a goal; Arda Güler and teammates break down in tears and ask the country for forgiveness.
- Jun 20
Turkey exits 2026 World Cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay, sets record with 62 shots and zero goals in two matches
Turkey became the second team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium, failing to score despite 62 attempts across two group matches.
- Jun 20
Turkey eliminated from World Cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay, Almirón sent off under new FIFA mouth-covering rule
Paraguay secured a vital 1-0 victory over Turkey in Group 4 of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating Vincenzo Montella's side and applying a new FIFA regulation that saw Miguel Almirón dismissed for covering his mouth.
- Jun 14
Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 in World Cup Group D opener as underdogs defy the odds
Australia produced the first major surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver despite being dominated in possession and shot count.
