Sergen Yalcin Named New Head Coach of Turkey National Football Team
Former Turkey international Sergen Yalcin replaces Vincenzo Montella as national team coach.
Key facts
- Sergen Yalcin was appointed head coach on 20 October 2026.
- He succeeds Vincenzo Montella, who was dismissed by the Turkish federation.
- Yalcin’s contract runs through the 2030 World Cup.
- He previously coached Besiktas Istanbul, winning the double in 2020/21.
- In 39 matches with Besiktas, his team averaged 1.79 points per game.
On 20 October 2026, the Turkish Football Federation announced Sergen Yalcin as the new head coach of the national team. The announcement followed the dismissal of Vincenzo Montella.
Yalcin, 53, is a former Turkey international who played as an attacking midfielder. He coached Besiktas Istanbul for the 2025/26 season, leading the club to a double in 2020/21. During his tenure at Besiktas, he managed 39 matches and earned an average of 1.79 points per game.
The Turkish federation confirmed that Yalcin’s contract extends through the 2030 World Cup.
The federation said Yalcin would lead the team out of its crisis. This follows Turkey’s early exit from the World Cup in the summer and a zero‑point start in the Nations League after four games.
Context
Turkey’s national team struggled after an early World Cup exit and a zero‑point start in the Nations League. The federation decided to replace Vincenzo Montella with former player Sergen Yalcin.
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