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Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English April 1, 2026 at 3:02 AM

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Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. They beat Kosovo 1-0 in their ⁠playoff final, sealing a return to football’s biggest stage ⁠for the first time since 2002.

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