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Montella says they can compete with everyone after France defeat

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This story is from 25 September 2026.

Latest in the series Uğurcan Çakır sent off in France match

The national football team lost 1-0 to France at home in the UEFA Nations League A. Head coach Vincenzo Montella said, 'This match showed that we can compete with everyone.'

Montella said the match was one of the best for his team both mentally and physically, and that they could have made better use of a few chances. He also noted that the goalkeeper's red card resulted from a small mistake.

Montella says they can compete with everyone after France defeat
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Türkiye0 – 1France
  • Kylian Mbappé54′
  • 87′Uğurcan Çakır

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Türkiye-France Match News Series

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  1. Uğurcan Çakır sent off in France match In Türkiye's 1-0 defeat to France, Uğurcan Çakır was sent off in the 86th minute after a VAR review. Altay Bayındır came on in the goalkeeper's place.
  2. Montella says they can compete with everyone after France defeat The national football team lost 1-0 to France at home in the UEFA Nations League A. Head coach Vincenzo Montella said, 'This match showed that we can compete with everyone.'
  3. Salih Özcan: Orkun Kökçü got by on pills and injections Türkiye national team player Salih Özcan said that Orkun Kökçü, who has an injury, played through pain in recent matches and got by on pills and injections ahead of the France match.
  4. Zidane says Türkiye will cause them problems French national team coach Zinedine Zidane said Türkiye will cause them problems. Zidane also praised Arda Güler.
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