01.04.2026 00:41
Turkey secured a World Cup spot by defeating Kosovo 1-0 away in the playoff final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu stated in a post-match announcement, "We will bring the trophy home." Hacıosmanoğlu was seen sharing great joy with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Osman Aşkın Bak.
Our National Football Team achieved a great success by defeating Kosovo 1-0 away in the play-off final, the last obstacle on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The crescent-stars brought great joy to all of Turkey with this critical victory, securing their ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
HISTORICAL VICTORY CAME WITH A SINGLE GOAL
Displaying a superior game for most of the breathtaking match, the national team did not lose their discipline despite the pressure of playing away. Turkey, who left the field victorious with Kerem Aktürkoğlu's goal, successfully completed the European qualifiers play-off stage and earned the right to participate in the world's largest football organization.
THE GREAT JOY OF HACIOSMANOĞLU AND OSMAN AŞKIN BAK
Turkey Football Federation (TFF) President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, who followed the match on-site, experienced great joy with the final whistle. The moments when the two embraced each other to celebrate the victory were captured on camera.
''WE WILL TAKE THE CUP AND RETURN''
In statements to the press after the match, TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu declared our goal in the World Cup clearly by saying, ''We will take the cup and return.''