The Turkish national team secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada for the third time in history and a 24-year break since the 2002 World Cup.

After a tense play-off against Kosovo, Kerem Akturkoglu’s 53rd-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory, sparking waves of celebration across Türkiye and European cities home to large Turkish communities.

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