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Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo
- On Tuesday, Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in their playoff final, securing a return to football's biggest stage for the first time since 2002.
- Coach Vincenzo Montella oversaw a squad blending emerging talents and experienced internationals under immense pressure. "Anyone who does this job dreams of the World Cup," Montella told Turkish state news agency Anadolu.
- Forward Kerem Akturkoglu scored the only goal in the 53rd minute after a driving run from Kenan Yildiz down the left. Turks took to streets waving flags from honking cars to celebrate.
- Turkey will face Australia, Paraguay, and co-host the United States in Group D of the FIFA World Cup, setting up the team's tournament challenge against three international opponents.
- Akturkoglu noted most players were too young to remember 2002, telling Turkish TV, "Now we will give the next generation something to dream about at the 2026 World Cup." The qualification inspires a new era for the national team.
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It was a day of celebration among the Turkish community on Tuesday evening: for the first time in 24 years, the country has qualified for the upcoming World Cup. This was celebrated on a grand scale by fans at home and on the streets, and it was certainly noticed in Rotterdam.
Turkey target World Cup knockout stages after ending 24-year wait
ANKARA, April 1 : Turkey celebrated their return to the World Cup on Wednesday after ending a 24-year wait, with players and fans voicing pride and cautious ambition following their playoff victory over Kosovo.Fans took to the streets across the country late on Tuesday, waving flags from cars and gathering on
For the first time in 24 years, a Turkish team is again participating in a football World Cup. After the narrow victory in the playoff final against Kosovo, the cheer is also great on the streets of Berlin.
Vincenzo Montella's Turkey takes off the World Championship pass 2026. The Italian coach beats 1-0 Kosovo and celebrates. If the result were in favour of the Turks, the coach...
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