Turkey have dismissed head coach Vincenzo Montella after the national team suffered four consecutive defeats in the latest Nations League international break. The Turkish Football Federation confirmed the decision following a run of losses that included heavy defeats to Italy and a shutout by Belgium.
Turkey lost twice to Italy, falling 4-1 in the first encounter before a 3-1 defeat in the return match. Those matches bookended losses to Belgium, who won 3-0, and France, who edged Turkey 1-0. The four defeats compounded pressure on Montella, who had already come under scrutiny after Turkey’s early exit at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
The Italian coach was appointed with the expectation of stabilizing and improving Turkey’s international performances, but the recent results fell short of those ambitions. The Turkish Football Federation did not provide further details about Montella’s replacement or the timing of a new appointment.
Montella’s tenure was marked by mixed results, but the four losses in the Nations League were decisive. Italy’s dominance in both fixtures exposed defensive vulnerabilities, while the Belgium and France games added to a difficult spell for the Turkish side. The 3-0 defeat to Belgium was the largest margin of defeat during this run, highlighting concerns about the team’s organisation and effectiveness.
The Turkish Football Federation’s announcement came swiftly after the Nations League matches concluded, signalling their intent to act promptly in response to the disappointing performances. The sacking ends Montella’s period in charge after a tenure that began with hopes of progress but ended amid growing discontent.
Montella’s removal leaves Turkey searching for fresh leadership as they prepare for upcoming fixtures in the international calendar. The federation will need to find a replacement capable of reversing the team’s fortunes and addressing the defensive and tactical issues that contributed to their recent losses.
According to Yahoo Sports.