Turkey Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

Turkey's story so far

Turkey are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Best result: 3rd place at the 2002 World Cup and semifinalists at Euro 2008.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Turkey would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Turkey ever won a major football trophy?

No. Turkey has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Best result: 3rd place at the 2002 World Cup and semifinalists at Euro 2008.

What is Turkey's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: 3rd place at the 2002 World Cup and semifinalists at Euro 2008.

Which trophies could Turkey still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Turkey.

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