Türkiye
Türkiye are one of European football's most exciting and unpredictable sides. A stunning quarter-final run at Euro 2024 — including a dramatic victory over Austria — reminded the world of their quality and passion. With a young, dynamic squad and one of football's most passionate fanbases, the Crescent-Stars are a force to be reckoned with.
History
Türkiye's finest hour came at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, where they finished third — their best ever World Cup result. Hakan Şükür scored the fastest goal in World Cup history (11 seconds) in the third-place play-off against South Korea, and the squad featuring Rüştü Reçber and İlhan Mansız captured the imagination of the football world.
At Euro 2024 in Germany, Türkiye produced one of the tournament's most exciting campaigns, defeating Austria in the Round of 16 and reaching the quarter-finals before losing 2-1 to the Netherlands in Berlin on 6 July 2024. With a squad featuring Arda Güler — one of Europe's most exciting young talents — and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Türkiye are consistently one of UEFA's most dangerous sides.
Kit History & Colours
Red and white — the colours of the Turkish flag worn with fierce national pride. Türkiye's home kit is bold and striking, built around a deep red that carries the passion of one of Europe's most devoted football nations. Their Nike kits are well-designed and reflect the quality and ambition of the modern Turkish football programme.
The red of Türkiye is a colour that carries the legacy of 2002 World Cup glory and the excitement of a new generation pushing the Crescent-Stars back towards European football's top table.
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Facts checked: 22 October 2026.