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Football"Salahtaşı".. How an Unknown Rock in Turkey Became a Tourist Destination
A photo of Mohamed Salah sitting on a rock on a Trabzon plateau has turned the spot into a tourist landmark bearing his name, drawing long queues of visitors and fans.
France's new squad: 4 matches, 5 new faces under Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has revealed his first squad in charge of France, featuring five new faces and the return of Eduardo Camavinga, ahead of four Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium (twice), and Italy.
Mohamed Salah undergoes medical ahead of Trabzonspor switch
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has landed in Turkey, a preliminary step before finalizing his move to Trabzonspor, in a major surprise that could end his long spell at Liverpool.
FootballUSA at their World Cup: four goals past Paraguay, through to the last 16 despite Turkish shock
The USA top their group despite a surprise loss to Turkey, and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 16.
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Season Statistics
UEFA Nations LeagueSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup 2026(D)2026 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| UEFA Nations League2024 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
Transfers
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History of the Türkiye national team
Founding and Early Years
The Türkiye national team, nicknamed "the Crescent-Stars," is governed by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), founded in 1923. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, it had its finest hour at the 2002 World Cup.
Team Evolution
Driven by a constantly developing football culture and one of the most passionate fan bases in Europe, Türkiye established itself as a regular presence on the continental stage.
Great Managers
Şenol Güneş led Türkiye to their best-ever World Cup result in 2002, with a surprise 3rd-place finish. Vincenzo Montella, the Italian head coach, now leads the team and guided them back to the World Cup after a 24-year absence.
Iconic Players
Hakan Şükür, scorer of the fastest goal in World Cup history (10.8 seconds) at the 2002 edition, remains a legend of Turkish football. Hakan Çalhanoğlu, the current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Türkiye's best-ever World Cup result remains 3rd place in 2002. Returning to the World Cup after a 24-year absence, Türkiye were eliminated in the group stage at the 2026 edition, despite a win over the United States (3-2).
The Team Today
Under Vincenzo Montella, Türkiye rank among the respected nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Türkiye's next match?+
Türkiye face Italy on 28 September 2026.
What is Türkiye's current standing?+
Türkiye are currently 3 in UEFA Nations League with 0 points.
What is Türkiye's best World Cup result?+
3rd place in 2002.
Who is Türkiye's captain?+
Hakan Çalhanoğlu, the team's current captain.
How did Türkiye's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage, despite a win over the United States (3-2).
Who is Türkiye's current head coach?+
Vincenzo Montella, the Italian head coach.
When was the Turkish Football Federation founded?+
The TFF was founded in 1923.