How did Turkey beat Kosovo in the play-off? (video)

The Turkish national football team successfully secured their long-awaited qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic and decisive playoff victory over Kosovo. In a crucial European qualifying playoff match that captured the attention of football fans across the continent, Turkey managed to defeat the resilient hosts with a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory.

Kosovo – Turkey 0-1

Goal: Akturkoglu, 53 (0-1).

Kosovo: Muric, Dellova, Rexbecay, Musliya, Aslani, Hayrizi, Voivoda, Muriki, Gallapeni, Hoxha, Haidari.

Turkey: Cakir, Celik, Kyokchiu, Aktyurkoglu, Guler, Chalkhanoglu, Yildiz, Bardakci, Kabak, Yuksek, Kadioglu.