A Quarter-Century Longing Ends: We Are Coming! The Crescent-Stars are in the 2026 World Cup!

A historic night for Turkish football! Our National Football Team secured their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo in an away play-off final, ending a 24-year hiatus. Following the victory at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Turkey took to the streets in celebration.

A historic night for Turkish football! Our National Football Team secured their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo in an away play-off final, ending a 24-year hiatus. Following the victory at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Turkey took to the streets in celebration.

The Golden Touch from Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Under the management of Vincenzo Montella, "Our Boys" broke Kosovo’s resistance in the 53rd minute of the fateful match officiated by British referee Michael Oliver. Kerem Aktürkoğlu stepped onto the stage, scoring the goal that not only won the match but also ended the 24-year longing. A massive celebration erupted on the pitch with the final whistle.

Our Rivals and Fixture in the 2026 World Cup
Following the draw, our National Team’s opponents in Group D have been determined. Starting the tournament in Vancouver, a challenging journey across the American continent awaits our team:

June 13: Australia vs Turkey (Vancouver, Canada)

June 19: Paraguay vs Turkey (Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco)

Final Group Match: USA vs Turkey (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)