27.03.2026 00:50
The opponent of the Turkish National Football Team in the final of the playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers was Kosovo. Kosovo defeated Slovakia with a score of 4-3.
In the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round, Slovakia faced Kosovo. The match played at Tehelne Pole Stadium was won by the visiting team Kosovo with a score of 4-3.
SLOVAKIA FINISHED THE FIRST HALF AHEAD
Slovakia took the lead in the 6th minute with a goal from Martin Valjent, while Kosovo equalized in the 21st minute with Veldin Hodza. The home team Slovakia took the lead again in the 45th minute with a goal from Lukas Haraslin and finished the first half ahead.
KOSOVO WINS IN A THRILLING 7-GOAL MATCH
Kosovo started the second half very quickly, bringing the score to 4-2 with goals from Fisnik Asllani in the 47th minute, Florent Muslija in the 60th minute, and Kreshnik Hajrizi in the 72nd minute. Slovakia's Strelec scored in the 90+3rd minute to make it 4-3, but it was not enough.
OUR OPPONENT IS KOSOVO
With this result, Kosovo secured its place in the play-off final and became the opponent of our national team, which defeated Romania. The team that wins this match, to be played in Kosovo on Tuesday, March 31, will secure its place in the World Cup.