From the incredible team of Hakan Şükür in 2002 to the exceptional squad of Aktürkoğlu in 2026!
Turkey, after defeating Romania, also beat Kosovo 1-0 and qualified for the World Cup. The Turks returned after 24 years thanks to the double victory in Pristina and hope for a similar journey as back then in the fields of Japan and South Korea.
The Turks started strong, pressed hard, and had three good chances in the fourth minute; however, Aktürkoğlu and Yıldız could not find the net.
Kosovo picked up the pace, circulated the ball well, and in the 24th minute, Asllani had a great opportunity to score.
The hosts were more dangerous and could have threatened both in the 38th minute with Vojvoda and in the 44th minute with Muriqi.
The Turks started better in the second half and opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with Aktürkoğlu.
Kosovo pressed, but the Turks, with excellent defensive play, left no room for doubt.
Sweden is back in the World Cup after 8 years, despite the efforts of Sviatdarski.
The Scandinavians won 3-2 at home against Poland and secured their ticket to the fields of America.
Elanga opened the scoring in the 19th minute; however, the Poles reacted and equalized with Zalewski.
Sweden was better, pressed, and in the 44th minute, Lagerbielke scored to make it 2-1. The Poles responded, and Sviatdarski managed to equalize 2-2 from close range in the 55th minute. Jokers took it upon himself and in the 88th minute "froze" the Poles, making it 3-2.