The Turkish national team secured its qualification for the 2026 World Cup after defeating the Kosovo team 1-0 in the final of the qualifying playoff for the global tournament.

The only goal of the match was scored by player Kerem Akturkoglu in the 53rd minute, leading his team to victory and securing a qualification spot.

The match saw clear dominance from the Turkish national team over the course of play, as they imposed their superiority with the ball and successfully managed the game until the final whistle.

With this victory, the Turkish national team joins Group D in the 2026 World Cup, which includes the teams of the United States, Paraguay, and Australia.

The Turkish national team reached the playoff final after defeating Romania 1-0, while the Kosovo national team qualified after a 4-3 victory over Slovakia, before losing in the decisive match.