Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo - Reuters
Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo Reuters
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"Thank God. It has been 24 years. Some of us were not even born the last time we qualified, and some were too young to remember. We always dreamed of moments like this."
— Kerem Akturkoglu , Athlete
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Turkey secured a 1-0 victory over Kosovo in the World Cup playoff final, ending a 24-year absence from the tournament. Kerem Akturkoglu scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute.
Turkiye qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the playoff final. Kerem Akturkoglu's goal in the 53rd minute secured their return to the tournament after 24 years.
Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the playoff final. Kerem Akturkoglu scored the only goal in the 53rd minute.
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