Turkcell Super Cup Final Match (2026)

Turkcell Süper Kupa Final Match, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe face each other in a single-match final to be held in Istanbul. This encounter, an extension of the over-century-long rivalry between the two clubs, has been elevated to the final stage of the Süper Kupa under its new format, carrying the intensity of their domestic derby history.

Definition and Scope

Nature of the Organization

Turkcell Süper Kupa Final Match constitutes the final stage of the Süper Kupa competition. In previous years, the tournament was held in the format of the former Presidency Cup; this year, for the first time, it has been structured as a four-team tournament.

Finalists

The final will be a derby match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, planned as a single match to determine the cup winner.

Match Information

The final match was played on Saturday, 10 January at 18:45 at the Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

Atatürk Olympic Stadium (AA)

Tournament Format and Path to the Final

First Four-Team Structure

This year, for the first time in the Süper Kupa competition, four teams participated. The participants were Galatasaray and Trabzonspor, winners of the previous season’s Trendyol Süper Lig and Ziraat Turkey Cup respectively, along with Fenerbahçe, the Süper Lig runner-up, and Samsunspor, the third-placed team in the Süper Lig.

Semi-Final Results and Final Qualification

Galatasaray advanced to the final by defeating Trabzonspor 4–1 in the semi-final. Fenerbahçe secured their place in the final by defeating Samsunspor 2–0. As a result, the final became the Galatasaray–Fenerbahçe derby.

Head Coaches and Derby Records

Okan Buruk’s Derby Count and Overall Record

With this final, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk will oversee his 18th derby match for the yellow-red team. In his 17 official derbies as Galatasaray’s head coach against Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş, he has recorded nine wins, four draws, and four losses. In these 17 matches, Galatasaray scored 25 goals and conceded 18.

Okan Buruk (AA)

Results Against Fenerbahçe

Under Okan Buruk’s management, Galatasaray has played seven matches against Fenerbahçe in the Trendyol Süper Lig, along with one each in the TFF Süper Kupa and the Ziraat Turkey Cup. In these matches, Galatasaray has recorded five wins, three draws, and one loss. Galatasaray scored a total of 15 goals in these fixtures, including three goals awarded as forfeit victories, and conceded four goals.

Position of Süper Kupa Derbies Under Buruk

With the Turkcell Süper Kupa final, Galatasaray under Buruk will play their third Süper Kupa derby. The first occurred on 7 April 2024 at the 11 Nisan Stadium in Şanlıurfa, where Mauro Icardi scored in the first minute, after which Fenerbahçe withdrew from the match and it was awarded 3–0 to Galatasaray. The other Süper Kupa derby under Buruk was played on 3 August 2024 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium against Beşiktaş, ending in a 5–0 defeat for Galatasaray.

Match Context Through Scorers

Galatasaray’s Seasonal Goal Distribution and Key Players

Galatasaray has played 25 official matches this season in the Trendyol Süper Lig, UEFA Champions League, Ziraat Turkey Cup, and Turkcell Süper Kupa, scoring 52 goals across these matches. The goals have been distributed among 12 different players. The team’s top scorer in official matches is Victor Osimhen with 12 goals.

Victor Osimhen’s Absence from the Final

Victor Osimhen will not feature in the final as he is with the Nigeria national team at the Africa Cup of Nations. This means Galatasaray’s top goal contributor of the season will miss the final.

Mauro Icardi’s Seasonal Contribution and Return

Mauro Icardi has appeared in 24 matches this season and scored 10 goals. He returned to action after injury in the 2nd week of the Süper Lig against Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük, 281 days after his last appearance, contributing goals across Süper Lig, UEFA Champions League, Turkey Cup, and Turkcell Süper Kupa matches.

Fenerbahçe’s Seasonal Goal Distribution and Key Players

Fenerbahçe has played 29 official matches this season in the Trendyol Süper Lig, UEFA Champions League qualifiers, UEFA Europa League, Ziraat Turkey Cup, and Turkcell Süper Kupa, scoring 57 goals. The goals have come from 14 different players. The top scorer is Anderson Talisca with 14 goals, followed by Marco Asensio with nine, Yusuf En-Nesyri with eight, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu with six.

Anderson Talisca (AA)

Fenerbahçe’s Absences Ahead of the Final

Anderson Talisca will not play in the final due to injury. Archie Brown and Nelson Semedo are also absent due to injuries. Fred will miss the final due to a red card suspension.

Africa Cup of Nations-Related Absences

Ahead of the final, several players from both teams participated in the Africa Cup of Nations. From Fenerbahçe, Yusuf En-Nesyri was part of the host nation Morocco’s squad. Additionally, Dorgeles Nene represented Mali in the tournament.

Mauro Icardi and Club Records

Beginning of Icardi’s Career at Galatasaray and Total Appearances and Goals

Mauro Icardi joined Galatasaray on loan from Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 2022–2023 season and was signed permanently the following season for a €10 million transfer fee. He has made 111 appearances for Galatasaray and scored 71 goals. His 71st goal came in the Süper Kupa semi-final against Trabzonspor.

Mauro Icardi (AA)

Approaching the Hagi Record

If Icardi scores two goals against Fenerbahçe on 10 January, he will surpass Gheorghe Hagi’s record of 72 goals for Galatasaray and become the club’s all-time top foreign goalscorer.

League Goal Record and Derby Goals

Icardi has become the foreign player with the most goals in Süper Lig history for Galatasaray. After scoring against Kasımpaşa, he reached his 60th goal in his 81st league match, surpassing Gheorghe Hagi. He has also scored a total of eight goals in derbies against Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş: three in six matches against Fenerbahçe and five in seven matches against Beşiktaş.

Discipline, Fines, and Empty-Stadium Notes

Total Fines Over the Last 16 Seasons

In the 39 derbies between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe over the last 16 seasons, the Turkish Football Federation Professional Football Disciplinary Board has imposed substantial fines on both clubs. During this period, Fenerbahçe was fined a total of 11,951,500 Turkish lira, while Galatasaray received fines totaling 6,130,000 Turkish lira.

Fines Imposed After the Most Recent Derby

Following the most recent league derby between the two teams this season, played on 1 December 2025, Fenerbahçe was fined 3,660,000 Turkish lira and Galatasaray 1,300,000 Turkish lira. Fenerbahçe’s fine included 3 million lira for pitch-related incidents and an additional 660,000 lira for two separate violations of regulations. Player Mert Hakan Yandaş received a three-match ban and a 120,000 lira fine.

Managerial and Administrative Sanctions

Galatasaray’s vice president Metin Öztürk was handed a 15-day ban and a 2 million lira fine due to his post-derby statements. This sanction reflects that disciplinary issues in derbies extend beyond events on the pitch.

Empty-Stadium Sanctions

Following derbies over the last 15 seasons, Fenerbahçe has received seven empty-stadium sanctions and Galatasaray three. After the 0–0 Süper Kupa final played at Fenerbahçe’s Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on 12 May 2012, Fenerbahçe was punished with a five-match empty-stadium ban and a 28,750 lira fine due to fan-related pitch incidents. That same season, Fenerbahçe also received a two-match empty-stadium ban and a 135,000 lira fine after another home derby. Galatasaray received one empty-stadium sanction after home derbies in the 2010–11, 2013–14, and 2016–17 seasons.

Most Fined Individuals

Over the last 15 seasons, Galatasaray’s head coach Fatih Terim has received 10 bans, assistant coach Hasan Şaş 8, and player Engin Baytar 11. On the Fenerbahçe side, Volkan Demirel, Raul Meireles, and Jailson each received eight bans. Notably, incidents following the match at Türk Telekom Stadium in the first half of the 2018–19 season led to multiple bans. During this period, Galatasaray’s Fatih Terim received a 10-match ban, Hasan Şaş 8, Ryan Donk 6, Badou Ndiaye 5, and Garry Rodrigues 3. Fenerbahçe’s Jailson received an 8-match ban and Roberto Soldado a 6-match ban.

Heaviest Individual Sanction in the Rivalry

The heaviest individual sanction in the rivalry was a 11-match ban imposed on Engin Baytar following the TFF Süper Kupa match in Erzurum on 12 August 2012, for unsporting conduct toward officials and spectators and an attack on the referee after being sent off.

Historical Notes on the Derby Rivalry

The rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe spans over a century. The Turkcell Süper Kupa Final Match is planned as a current chapter in this enduring rivalry, evaluated in the context of previous encounters in league, cup, and Süper Kupa competitions.

Origins and General Overview

The rivalry between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray began on 17 January 1909 with a special match played at Papazın Çayırı, which Galatasaray won 2–0. Since then, the rivalry has become one of the longest-running and most frequently contested in Turkish football history.

Following the most recent match, which ended in a 1–1 draw, the two teams have met 404 times. Fenerbahçe has won 149, Galatasaray has won 130, and 125 matches have ended in draws. Fenerbahçe has scored 544 goals, while Galatasaray has scored 505.

Rivalry in League Matches

Following the most recent derby, the number of league matches between the two teams has risen to 137. Fenerbahçe has won 53 of these, and Galatasaray 38. 46 matches have ended in draws. In terms of goals, Fenerbahçe has scored 165 and Galatasaray 134. The most recent 1–1 draw increased the number of league draws.

Notable Facts in the Rivalry

The first goal in the rivalry was scored by Galatasaray’s Emin Bülent Serdaroğlu. Fenerbahçe achieved their first victory against Galatasaray approximately five years later, in 1914. One of the most unusual matches in the rivalry’s history was the 2024 TFF Süper Kupa final, which lasted only one minute. Most recently, the 1–1 draw further reinforced the numerical weight of draws in the rivalry’s history.

Match Time Change Announced by TFF

The kickoff time for the Turkcell Super Cup 2025 final between Galatasaray A.S. and Fenerbahçe A.S. has been changed. The Turkish Football Federation announced that, following meteorological assessments and consultations with club officials, the match time has been rescheduled.

New Kickoff Time

Taking into account warnings issued by the Istanbul Governorship regarding rain and strong winds, the kickoff time for the match at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium has been moved from 20:30 to 18:45. The match will still be played on the same day as originally planned.

Fenerbahçe 2-0 Galatasaray

The Turkcell Süper Kupa Final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe was played on 10 January 2026 at the Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium. Following meteorological assessments by the Turkish Football Federation, the match kickoff was set for 18:45. Fenerbahçe won the single-match final 2-0, securing the Turkcell Süper Kupa for the fourth time in their history. This match marked the first time Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe faced each other in the final under the new four-team format of the Süper Kupa.

Organization and Match Details

The final was held at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium and was officiated by referee Halil Umut Meler. Assistant referees were İbrahim Çağlar Uyarcan and Abdullah Bora Özkar. The match was played in front of a passionate crowd from both teams, with tens of thousands of fans filling the stands to witness the final.

Squads and Tactical Setup

Galatasaray

Galatasaray lined up with Günay Güvenç, Roland Sallai, Eren Elmalı, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina, Yunus Akgün, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Leroy Sané and Mauro Icardi in the starting eleven. Under head coach Okan Buruk, the yellow-red team took to the pitch with a midfield-oriented, possession-based playing style.

Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe fielded Ederson, Mert Müldür, Milan Škriniar, Jayden Oosterwolde, Levent Mercan, İsmail Yüksek, Matteo Guendouzi, Sebastian Szymański, Marco Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu and İrfan Can Kahveci as their starting eleven. The squad selected by head coach Domenico Tedesco exhibited a high-pressing midfield structure with an emphasis on rapid transitions.

Match Summary

Throughout the match, Fenerbahçe controlled the tempo and effectively utilized counterattacking transitions. Despite Galatasaray enjoying greater possession, they struggled to create clear goal-scoring opportunities, particularly around the penalty area. Fenerbahçe’s defense maintained positional discipline throughout the match to preserve their lead.

First Half

In the opening minutes, both teams played cautiously. Fenerbahçe applied pressure to disrupt Galatasaray’s attempts to build play from the back. In the 28th minute, Fenerbahçe launched an attack after Levent Mercan won the ball from Galatasaray’s defense; Matteo Guendouzi received the pass just outside the penalty arc and fired a powerful low shot into the net. Fenerbahçe took a 1-0 lead and held that scoreline until halftime.

Second Half

Fenerbahçe started the second half with increased intensity and doubled their lead in the 48th minute. From a left-wing corner kick, Marco Asensio delivered the ball to the near post; Jayden Oosterwolde, moving into the penalty area with his back to goal, struck a powerful shot to score. This was Oosterwolde’s first goal of the season.

Matteo Guendouzi (AA)

In the remainder of the match, Galatasaray made several substitutions in an attempt to equalize, but Fenerbahçe’s defense and goalkeeper Ederson thwarted all goal attempts. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Fenerbahçe.

Goalscorers and Individual Performances

Matteo Guendouzi and Jayden Oosterwolde scored for Fenerbahçe in the final. Guendouzi netted his first official goal for Fenerbahçe in his debut appearance, while Oosterwolde scored his first goal of the season in the Süper Kupa final. These individual contributions proved decisive in determining the outcome of the match.

Post-Match Statements and Analysis

Following the match, Fenerbahçe’s analysis highlighted the team’s disciplined performance and midfield effectiveness. For the club’s management, this trophy represented the first football trophy won in the new era.

Galatasaray’s coaching staff acknowledged their difficulty in creating scoring chances and admitted they failed to adequately counter Fenerbahçe’s transition play. The yellow-red team suffered their second consecutive defeat in a Süper Kupa final.

Historical Context

With this victory, Fenerbahçe won the Turkcell Süper Kupa for the fourth time and extended their lead over Galatasaray in Süper Kupa finals. The match stands as a significant chapter in the century-long rivalry between the two clubs within the context of the Süper Kupa competition.