The Turkish National Football Team's Status in the UEFA Nations League and the Belgium Match

Competing in UEFA Nations League League A Group 1, the Turkish National Football Team left their first two matches without points, placing them in last place as they prepare to face Belgium away in their third group match.

A Tough Start to the Nations League

The Turkish National Football Team dropped to the bottom of the group by failing to pick up any points in their first two matches in the UEFA Nations League.

Following a 1-0 defeat against France and a loss to Italy, the nationals made an undesired start to League A, where they are competing for the first time in their history.

Away Match in Belgium and Match Details

In their third match in League A Group 1, Turkey will face Belgium away from home.

This crucial match, to be played at the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium in the city of Liège, will start at 21:45 TSI and be broadcast live on ATV.

Group Format and Possibilities

According to the new tournament format, the teams finishing in the top two spots in League A groups succeed in advancing to the quarter-finals.

While the team finishing the group in fourth place directly gets relegated to League B, the team finishing third continues its journey by playing in the play-offs.

Targets and Point Calculations

For Turkey to advance to the quarter-finals, it needs to win all remaining four matches or gain an advantage based on the results of its rivals.

In the current standings, the most realistic and attainable target in the group is to finish third and qualify for the play-off stage.

Injury Troubles in the Squad

Ahead of the tough Belgium encounter, some injury problems within the National Team are also worrying the coaching staff.

While Orkun Kökçü, who played in the starting eleven against Italy, could not participate in training due to pain in his toe, Emirhan Topçu, another player with an injury, also did not take part in the sessions.