31.03.2026 08:30
In the final of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers play-off, the Turkish National Football Team faces Kosovo. The squad choices and possible starting eleven before the away match are a major topic of interest. If the Crescent-Stars team overcomes the Kosovo obstacle, they will earn the right to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Here are the possible starting elevens...
The Turkish National Football Team is set to face Kosovo in a critical match in the playoff final of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. Ahead of the away match, both squad selections and the potential starting eleven have become major points of interest.
LAST STEP FOR THE WORLD CUP
If the crescent-star team overcomes the Kosovo obstacle, they will earn the right to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. If the match remains tied after 90 minutes, it will go to extra time, and if there is still no result, it will proceed to penalty shootouts.
REFEREE OF THE MATCH MICHAEL OLIVER
The challenging match will be officiated by English referee Michael Oliver. His assistants will be Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring, while Christopher Kavanagh will serve as the fourth official.
MONTELLA'S SQUAD SELECTIONS ARE BECOMING CLEAR
It is expected that head coach Vincenzo Montella will opt for a squad that prioritizes defensive security, considering Kosovo's attacking strength. The Italian coach, who has been experimenting with a three-man defense in recent training sessions, is planning to field a balanced starting eleven.
MERİH OUT, ZEKİ MAY RETURN
Merih Demiral, who is currently injured, is not expected to play in this match, while Zeki Çelik, who missed the Romania match due to pain, may be on the field if given the opportunity.
FAMILIAR NAMES STAND OUT IN KOSOVO
The Kosovo squad features familiar names from the Super League. The team's most important goal threat is Vedat Muriqi, while Beşiktaş's Milot Rashica also stands out as another notable name in the attacking line.
WHEN AND ON WHICH CHANNEL IS THE MATCH?
The Kosovo - Turkey match will be played on Tuesday, March 31, at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, starting at 21:45 TRT. The match will be broadcast live on TV8.
POTENTIAL STARTING XI
Kosovo: Muric, Hajdari, Hajrizi, Dellova, Gallapeni, Muslija, Rexbecaj, Hodza, Vojvoda, Asllani, Vedat Muriqi.
Turkey: Uğurcan, Zeki, Ozan, Abdülkerim, Ferdi, Orkun, İsmail, Hakan, Arda, Kenan, Kerem.