As previously reported, the decisive final stage of the UEFA Europe zone playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded.

Axar.az informs that Turkiye defeated Kosovo 1-0 in the final match, securing a spot in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. The national team’s match schedule is now confirmed:

June 14 – 08:00 Baku time
Australia vs Turkiye
(Vancouver, Canada)

June 20 – 08:00 Baku time
Turkiye vs Paraguay
(San Francisco, USA)

June 26 – 06:00 Baku time
Turkiye vs USA
(Los Angeles, USA)

It should be noted that the 2026 World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19, will feature 48 national teams competing for the trophy.