28.03.2026 15:01
Artificial intelligence-supported data analyses drew attention before the final of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers play-off. The probability of the national football team participating in the tournament was announced as 48%. The national team, which will face Kosovo in the final match, will end a 24-year World Cup drought if they win. The data analysis site Opta assessed Turkey's chances of victory at 48%, Kosovo's chances at 27%, and the probability of a draw at 23%.
Artificial intelligence-supported data analyses drew attention before the playoff final of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. While the probability of the national team participating in the tournament was announced, eyes turned to the critical match against Kosovo.
EXCITEMENT GROWS BEFORE THE FINAL MATCH
The national football team will face Kosovo away on Tuesday, March 31, at 20:00. If the team wins this match, it will end a 24-year longing for the World Cup.
ROMANIA OBSTACLE OVERCOME WITH A SINGLE GOAL
In the semi-final, Turkey hosted Romania at Beşiktaş Park and won 1-0 with a goal from Ferdi Kadıoğlu in the 53rd minute. Kosovo advanced to the final by defeating Slovakia 4-3.
OPTA REVEALED THE ODDS
According to the predictions of the data site Opta, Turkey is shown to be one step ahead in the final match. In the AI-supported analysis, Turkey's chance of winning was announced as 48%, while Kosovo's chance of victory was evaluated at 27%, and the probability of a draw was assessed at 23%.
COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD CUP HAS BEGUN
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, will start on June 11 and end on July 19. The opening match will be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico, and the final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.