Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Kerem Akturkoglu’s goal secured a 1-0 win away to Kosovo in their European play-off final, shattering their hosts’ dream of appearing at the tournament for the first time. Akturkoglu diverted Orkun Kokcu’s shot into the net in the 53rd minute in Pristina for the only […]
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Italy chases World Cup spot as Kosovo bids to make debut
Four-time World Cup winners Italy hope to end a 12-year absence from football’s biggest stage on Tuesday, while Kosovo are dreaming of a first ever appearance at a major tournament. AFP Sport previews the play-off finals that will decide the last four European qualifiers for this summer’s 48-team tournament in the United States, Mexico and […]