Turkiye Beats Kosovo 1-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup
March 31, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via World Soccer Talk

Turkiye defeats Kosovo 1-0 in the UEFA World Cup Qualifying playoff final to secure their first World Cup berth since 2002. The match ends with Kosovo 0, Turkiye 1 after a tense second half, placing Turkiye in the United States' group at the 2026 tournament. Kosovo falls short of history despite a thrilling run that included beating Slovakia. Turkiye advances after a 1-0 win over Romania earlier, with stars like Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu shining. Read more about this...