Pristina, March 31, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey qualify for World Cup with play-off win over Kosovo

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2026-03-31

Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured a 1-0 win away to Kosovo in their European play-off final, shattering their hosts' dream of appearing at the tournament for the first time. Akturkoglu diverted Orkun Kokcu's shot into the net in the 53rd minute in Pristina for the only goal of the game, ensuring Turkey will go to their first World Cup since reaching the semi-finals in 2002. Their players, inc......

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