Turkey national football team

The Turkey national football team represent Turkey in men's football. The team has made two semifinals at elite level, at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.

To date, Turkey had only qualified for two FIFA World Cups, in 1954 and 2002. They had qualified for the European Championship four times, in 1996, 2000, 2008 and 2016.

1954 World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was Turkey's first major tournament. In qualification, Turkey beat Spain. They scored a 7-0 victory over South Korea, who was also making it's World Cup debut.

Euro 1996
Turkey made it's UEFA Euro debut in Euro 1996, their first major tournament since 1954.

Euro 2000
After a disappointing World Cup 1998 qualifying campaign, Turkey qualified for their second Euro in 2000.

2002 World Cup
Finishing the 2002 FIFA World Cup in third place was one of the greatest successes of sport in Turkey. Turkey was making it's first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1954. In their dream 2002 World Cup run, Turkey beat Costa Rica on goal difference; as both teams beat China PR and lost to eventual champions Brazil. They made the round of 16 to face co-host Japan. Turkey won their Round of 16 match by a score of 1-0. In the quarterfinals, Turkey faced Senegal, who shocked the defending World Cup champions France in the group stage.