The Fédération turque de football (TFF) ended Vincenzo Montella’s tenure as head coach on 9 October 2026. This decision follows a poor run of results for the national team during the Nations League campaign. Officials at the federation confirmed the departure of the Italian manager after the board reviewed recent performances. Vincenzo Montella had led the squad since his appointment, but the TFF opted for a change in leadership to address the team's struggles in international competition. The federation is currently evaluating potential candidates to fill the vacancy left by his exit. No further details regarding the terms of the termination or the search for a successor have been provided by the organization at this time.
Nations League Performance Struggles
Turkey suffered four consecutive defeats during their UEFA Nations League campaign. The team lost 0-1 against France, 1-4 against Italy, 0-3 against Belgium, and 3-1 against Italy.
These results left the national squad struggling to maintain a competitive standing within the tournament. Across this four-match losing streak, the team conceded 11 goals while managing to score only 2 goals. The defensive performance and the lack of offensive output during these matches contributed to the team's overall decline in the competition. These statistics represent the final performance metrics recorded under the leadership of the previous management team before the Fédération turque de football (TFF) acted on the results.
Montella Tenure Statistical Overview
Vincenzo Montella concluded his tenure with the Turkish national team having managed 40 matches in total. His overall record during this period consisted of 21 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses. These figures reflect the entirety of his performance metrics recorded before the Fédération turque de football (TFF) opted to end his contract.
Internal changes occurred at the federation on 9 October 2026, when five officials resigned from their positions. Among those departing the organization was vice-president Mecnun Otyakmaz. These departures coincided with the decision to dismiss the coaching staff following the recent Nations League results.
Despite these management and leadership adjustments, the national team faces an upcoming schedule in the competition. Turkey is currently set to play against Belgium on 12 November 2026. Following that fixture, the squad is scheduled to compete against France on 15 November 2026. The federation has not yet announced who will oversee the team during these specific matches.
