The update says Turkey lost all four Nations League fixtures, including matches against Italy, France and Belgium. That run left the team close to the bottom of its group and facing the possibility of relegation to League B.
A winless World Cup campaign added further pressure. The report says Turkey finished last in a group containing Australia, Paraguay and United States. Even without a single defining collapse, that combination of tournament disappointment and sustained Nations League struggles gave the federation a clear reason to reassess.
The key issue is momentum. International teams have limited time together, so repeated defeats quickly become a question of confidence, selection and tactical direction.
The report says Montella took charge in September 2023, won his opening matches against Croatia and Latvia, and guided Turkey to Euro 2024 qualification.
His tenure also included a run to the quarter-finals at the European Championship, according to the update, before Turkey were eliminated by the Netherlands after conceding twice late in the match. That period showed the potential of the squad, but the later results indicate that progress did not become a stable platform.
The next coach will inherit a talented group but must restore defensive reliability and make Turkey competitive across a full campaign rather than in isolated matches.
The federation has reportedly not announced Montella’s successor. Its choice will shape the next phase: an experienced international coach could offer immediate structure, while a younger appointment might better align with a longer rebuild.
The next storyline is whether Turkey can turn a strong European Championship run into consistent results when their new manager takes charge.