Kosovo faces Turkey in decisive World Cup qualifier
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- •Turkey's men's national team last appeared at a FIFA World Cup in 2002, when it finished third.
- •The decisive qualifier between Turkey and Kosovo was played in Kosovo on 31 March 2026.
- •Turkey's win over Kosovo confirmed its automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
- •Kosovo entered the match needing a victory to qualify for its first-ever World Cup finals.
- •Sweden secured a 2026 World Cup place on the same matchday as Turkey.
- •Poland was eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying and did not secure a finals berth.
- •Turkey's Italian coach Vincenzo Montella publicly praised his players' character before the Kosovo match.
- •Regional media in the Balkans highlighted Kosovo's rapid rise in international football despite the qualifying exit.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Turkey builds on this qualification with strong performances at the 2026 World Cup The Turkish Football Federation could attract more sponsorship and investment into domestic football.
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RUInterfax (RU)Турция и Швеция пробились на ЧМ-2026CNChannel News AsiaMy players are real men, says Turkey coach Montella ahead of Kosovo showdownCNChannel News AsiaTiny Kosovo on verge of World Cup history ahead of final qualifying game against TurkeyMEAl Jazeera - AllTurkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait