The Turkish National Football Team has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Kosovo in the European qualifying play-off final. The decisive match took place at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo, where the national squad secured their long-awaited ticket to the tournament. This victory ends a 24-year World Cup absence for Turkey, marking their first appearance since a historic third-place finish in 2002. The “Crescent Stars” will now prepare to compete on the global stage as the 2026 tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.