Turkey Ends 24-Year Wait for World Cup Qualification
Published on: April 1, 2026, 2:45 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Turkey secured its first World Cup qualification since 2002 with a 1-0 victory over Kosovo in their playoff final. Kerem Akturkoglu's goal led Turkey to the win, marking a significant achievement for the nation ranked 25th globally in football. Turkey will compete in Group D against Australia, Paraguay, and co-hosts the United States.
