01.04.2026 13:43
After our national team defeated Kosovo 1-0 and earned the right to participate in the World Cup after 24 years, the streets across Germany, especially in Berlin, turned into celebration areas. Traffic came to a standstill, while fireworks, police interventions, and arrests occurred.
The Turkish National Football Team's 1-0 victory against Kosovo was celebrated with great enthusiasm in many cities across Europe. Especially in Germany, thousands took to the streets to celebrate the victory.
THOUSANDS FLOODED THE STREETS IN BERLIN
With the final whistle of the match, Breitscheidplatz became the center of celebrations in Berlin. Thousands of people who watched the match in cafes, restaurants, and homes quickly flocked to the streets. Vehicle convoys, honking horns, and Turkish flags filled the square. The crowd gathered around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church quickly reached about 2,500 people. Police teams had difficulty moving in the area due to the density.
TRAFFIC CAME TO A STANDSTILL
According to a report by the German Welt, groups coming from Wittenbergplatz metro station and Kurfürstendamm completely filled the area. Electric scooters were left on the sidewalks, and car doors were constantly opening and closing. During the celebrations, traffic almost came to a complete halt. Long vehicle queues formed along the KaDeWe, Wittenbergplatz, and Breitscheidplatz route. Bus services were temporarily suspended, while police closed some roads to ensure emergency passage.
EMOTIONAL MOMENTS ACCOMPANIED THE EXCITEMENT
Families also participated in the celebrations. Children were carried on shoulders, while young people filmed videos accompanied by slogans. As the National Anthem was sung in the crowd, nearby groups joined in. Some young people played football among parked cars, while a woman participating in the celebrations with her two children was seen unable to hold back her tears.
INTERVENTION CAME AS THE NIGHT PROGRESSED
As the night progressed, the use of fireworks and flares increased the density. The smoke partially obstructed visibility, while the crowd grew even larger. About 200 police officers on duty in the area patrolled to keep the crowd under control and intervened at certain points.