01.04.2026 00:43
Kosovo, which lost 1-0 against our national team, could not secure a ticket to the World Cup. Kosovo's striker Vedat Muriqi was unable to hold back his tears at the end of the match.
Turkey, which defeated Kosovo 1-0 away in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round, earned the right to participate in the World Cup. Kosovo, on the other hand, did not get the chance to qualify for the World Cup.
THE ONLY GOAL BY KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU
The goal that brought victory to our National Team was scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 53rd minute. Kenan Yıldız, who met the ball on the left wing, entered the penalty area and passed it to the penalty spot. In Orkun's shot, which moved to this point, the ball deflected off the defense and headed towards the goal, while the incoming Kerem Aktürkoğlu touched it to find the back of the net.
VEDAT MURIQI COULDN'T HOLD BACK HIS TEARS
Kosovo's striker Vedat Muriqi, who played in the Super League for many years, experienced great sadness at the end of the match. It was observed that the experienced striker, who sat on the bench for a long time, could not hold back his tears.