Turkey Fires National Soccer Coach Vincenzo Montella After Poor Nations League Performance

Turkey dismisses national team coach Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League losses and World Cup group-stage elimination.

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October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ankara, Turkey — The Turkish Football Federation has terminated the contract of national team coach Vincenzo Montella, according to an official statement released on Friday.

Montella, who took charge in September 2023, led the team to the European Championship quarterfinals but faced criticism following a series of poor results. The federation did not provide a specific reason for the decision or name a successor.

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The move comes after Turkey suffered four consecutive losses in the UEFA Nations League, including a 3-1 defeat to Italy. The team also failed to advance past the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, marking a difficult period for the national squad.

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