France vs Turkey
head-to-head record
- France wins
- 5
- Draws
- 1
- Turkey wins
- 1
7 meetings, 1996 to 2026Goals: France 14, Turkey 5
France and Turkey have met 7 times since 1996. France have won 5, Turkey 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 25 September 2026, when France won 1–0 in the Nations League.
The 7 meetings have produced 19 goals, 2.71 per game. The biggest win is France’s 4–0 in a friendly in 2000.
Who has won more, France or Turkey?
All matches7 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- France 14, Turkey 52.71 per game
- First meeting
- France 4–0 TurkeyFriendly, 9 Oct 1996
- Most recent
- Turkey 0–1 FranceNations League, 25 Sept 2026
- France’s biggest win
- Turkey 0–4 FranceFriendly, 15 Nov 2000
- Turkey’s biggest win
- Turkey 2–0 FranceEuro qualifying, 8 Jun 2019
- Most goals in a meeting
- France 3–2 TurkeyConfederations Cup, 26 Jun 2003
- Biggest upset
- Turkey 2–0 FranceEuro qualifying, 8 Jun 2019Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 17%
- TFN Elo rating now
- France 2166 (4th), Turkey 1827 (34th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Turkey0France1
Nations League
İzmit, Turkey
- France1Turkey1
Euro qualifying
Paris, France
- Turkey2France0
Euro qualifying
Konya, Turkey
- France1Turkey0
Friendly
Lyon, France
- France3Turkey2
Confederations Cup
Saint-Denis, France
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every France 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 France's home games
4 matches
310
FranceDrawsTurkey
In Turkey's home games
3 matches
201
FranceDrawsTurkey
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | France | Draws | Turkey | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9–0 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–3 |
| Confederations Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–2 |
| Nations League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 10 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | France | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41996 to 2009 | 12019 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41996 to 2009 | 22019 |
Top scorers in France vs Turkey
- 1Kaan AyhanTurkey2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 7 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have France and Turkey played each other?
7 times, starting on 9 October 1996. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between France and Turkey?
France, with 5 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in France vs Turkey?
France’s 4–0 win in a friendly on 15 November 2000 in Istanbul.
When did France and Turkey last play?
On 25 September 2026 in İzmit, when France won 1–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between France and Turkey?
In 4 competitive matches, France have 2 wins, Turkey have 1, and 1 ended level.
When do France and Turkey play next?
On 15 November 2026 in the Nations League (League A).
Every France vs Turkey result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0–1 | France | Nations League | İzmit, Turkey | |
| France | 1–1 | Turkey | Euro qualifying | Paris, France | |
| Turkey | 2–0 | France | Euro qualifying | Konya, Turkey | |
| France | 1–0 | Turkey | Friendly | Lyon, France | |
| France | 3–2 | Turkey | Confederations Cup | Saint-Denis, France | |
| Turkey | 0–4 | France | Friendly | Istanbul, Turkey | |
| France | 4–0 | Turkey | Friendly | Paris, France |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.