Belgium vs Turkey
head-to-head record
- Belgium wins
- 4
- Draws
- 5
- Turkey wins
- 3
12 meetings, 1957 to 2026Goals: Belgium 21, Turkey 17
Belgium and Turkey have met 12 times since 1957. Belgium have won 4, Turkey 3, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 2 October 2026, when Belgium won 3–0 in the Nations League.
The 12 meetings have produced 38 goals, 3.17 per game. The biggest win is Belgium’s 3–0 in the Nations League in 2026. They went 37 years without meeting, between 1958 and 1996.
Who has won more, Belgium or Turkey?
All matches12 matches
Competitive8 matches
Friendlies4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Belgium 21, Turkey 173.17 per game
- First meeting
- Turkey 1–1 BelgiumFriendly, 8 Dec 1957
- Most recent
- Belgium 3–0 TurkeyNations League, 2 Oct 2026
- Belgium’s biggest win
- Belgium 3–0 TurkeyNations League, 2 Oct 2026
- Turkey’s biggest win
- Belgium 0–2 TurkeyEuropean Championship, 19 Jun 2000
- Most goals in a meeting
- Belgium 3–3 TurkeyFriendly, 24 May 2006
- Biggest upset
- Belgium 0–2 TurkeyEuropean Championship, 19 Jun 2000Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 25%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Belgium 2022 (10th), Turkey 1827 (34th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Belgium3Turkey0
Nations League
Liège, Belgium
- Belgium1Turkey1
Euro qualifying
Brussels, Belgium
- Turkey3Belgium2
Euro qualifying
Istanbul, Turkey
- Belgium2Turkey0
World Cup qualifying
Brussels, Belgium
- Turkey1Belgium1
World Cup qualifying
Istanbul, Turkey
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Belgium win and drops with every Turkey win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Belgium's home games
8 matches
332
BelgiumDrawsTurkey
In Turkey's home games
4 matches
121
BelgiumDrawsTurkey
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Belgium | Draws | Turkey | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8–3 |
| Friendly | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7–8 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3–4 |
| European Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 |
| Nations League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 5 | 17 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Belgium | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21996 to 1997 | 22000 to 2004 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41957 to 1997 | 42000 to 2008 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 24 May 2006 to 10 September 2008.
Top scorers in Belgium vs Turkey
- 1Luís OliveiraBelgium4
- 2Daniel Van BuytenBelgium2
- 3Émile MpenzaBelgium2
- 4Hakan ŞükürTurkey2
Scorer records exist for 7 of the 12 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Belgium and Turkey played each other?
12 times, starting on 8 December 1957. 8 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Belgium and Turkey?
Belgium, with 4 wins to 3. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Belgium vs Turkey?
Belgium’s 3–0 win in the Nations League on 2 October 2026 in Liège.
When did Belgium and Turkey last play?
On 2 October 2026 in Liège, when Belgium won 3–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Belgium and Turkey?
In 8 competitive matches, Belgium have 4 wins, Turkey have 2, and 2 ended level.
When do Belgium and Turkey play next?
On 12 November 2026 in the Nations League (League A).
Every Belgium vs Turkey result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3–0 | Turkey | Nations League | Liège, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 1–1 | Turkey | Euro qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Turkey | 3–2 | Belgium | Euro qualifying | Istanbul, Turkey | |
| Belgium | 2–0 | Turkey | World Cup qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Turkey | 1–1 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Istanbul, Turkey | |
| Belgium | 3–3 | Turkey | Friendly | Genk, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 2–3 | Turkey | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 0–2 | Turkey | European Championship | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Turkey | 1–3 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Istanbul, Turkey | |
| Belgium | 2–1 | Turkey | World Cup qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 1–1 | Turkey | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Turkey | 1–1 | Belgium | Friendly | Ankara, Turkey |
Recent form
Belgium
Related rivalries
More Belgium head-to-heads
Belgium vs Netherlands129 meetings
Belgium vs France80 meetings
Belgium vs Switzerland30 meetings
Belgium vs England27 meetings
Belgium vs Italy27 meetings
Belgium vs Germany26 meetings
Belgium vs Spain23 meetings
Belgium vs Poland21 meetings
More Turkey head-to-heads
- Turkey vs Germany22 meetings
Turkey vs Austria18 meetings- Turkey vs Switzerland16 meetings
- Turkey vs Netherlands15 meetings
Turkey vs Ireland14 meetings
Turkey vs Northern Ireland12 meetings- Turkey vs England11 meetings
Turkey vs Wales11 meetings
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.