Football's youngest nation Kosovo are on the brink of qualifying for their first ever World Cup and will achieve the remarkable feat with victory over Turkey in tonight's playoff final. That same year, Kosovo played Turkey in a 6-1 defeat and still haven't forgotten the respectful 'gesture'. Posting ahead of Tuesday's crucial match, Kosovo football wrote: 'Back in 2014, when no one would face us, Turkey showed up. 12 years later... we’re on our way to a World Cup final.' The World Cup playoff is also a huge night for Turkey, who have not qualified for the tournament since finishing third in 2002.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2026 10:13 UTC