Turkey coach Montella defends stance after World Cup losses, criticizes fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella confirmed he will not resign despite his team's elimination from the World Cup following two scoreless defeats. Turkey is set to conclude its World Cup journey against co-hosts the U.S. on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, following losses to Australia and Paraguay. Montella addressed criticism during a press conference, calling for support for his team, particularly the younger players. He acknowledged the disappointment surrounding Turkey's performance, contrasting statistical dominance with lack of goals. A handful of heckling fans confronted the team upon arrival in Los Angeles, prompting Montella's request for respect towards the players.
- •Turkey eliminated from championship contention with two scoreless defeats.
- •Montella defends team and criticizes excessive fan negativity.
- •Turkey's final Group Stage match is against co-host U.S.
- •Statistic highlights show Turkey outperformed opponents despite losses.
- •Heckling fans greeted the team upon arrival at the hotel.
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Turkey coach Montella will not resign after World Cup exit
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Turkey coach Montella says he won't resign after winless World Cup start, admonishes heckling fans
"Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella says he does not plan to resign with his team already eliminated from championship contention at the World Cup after two scoreless defeats. Montella also fought back against what he considers to be excessive criticism of his team, received both online and in person, during a passionate news conference on Wednesday. Turkey finishes its World Cup against the unbeaten co-host U.S. on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium.
"Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella has dismissed calls for him to step down after the team's early elimination from the World Cup. "If the question is whether I want to resign then the answer is 'no'," Montella told a news conference ahead of their final group match against co-hosts United States later on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:53 AMTurkey coach Montella will not resign after World Cup exit
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella has dismissed calls for him to step down after the team's early elimination from the World Cup. "If the question is whether I want to resign then the answer is 'no'," Montella told a news conference ahead of their final group match against co-hosts United States later on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 12:28 AMTurkey coach Montella says he won't resign after winless World Cup start, admonishes heckling fans
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella says he does not plan to resign with his team already eliminated from championship contention at the World Cup after two scoreless defeats. Montella also fought back against what he considers to be excessive criticism of his team, received both online and in person, during a passionate news conference on Wednesday. Turkey finishes its World Cup against the unbeaten co-host U.S. on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium.
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