"Thank God. It has been 24 years. Some of us were not even born the last time we qualified, and some were too young to remember. We always dreamed of moments like this, Akturkoglu told the Turkish media."
"Now we will give the next generation something to dream about at the 2026 World Cup. We want to make our country proud, he added."
"Turkiye have only appeared at the FIFA World Cup on two occasions. In 1954, they exited in the group stage, while in 2002 they beat cohosts Japan en route to a narrow 1-0 semifinal defeat to eventual champions Brazil."
Turkiye secured a spot in the World Cup 2026, marking their first appearance since 2002. The qualification was celebrated with joy after a tense 1-0 win against Kosovo. Kerem Akturkoglu scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute. Fans celebrated in the streets of Turkiye, reflecting on the long wait since their last World Cup participation. Akturkoglu expressed pride in giving the next generation something to aspire to, emphasizing the significance of this achievement for the country.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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