Match report

Türkiye Defeats Kosovo 1-0 in World Cup Qualification

Kosovo
Kosovo
0–1
FT
Türkiye
Türkiye
Mar 31, 2026

Türkiye secured a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Kosovo in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. The sole goal came from K. Akturkoglu in the 53rd minute, assisted by Orkun Kökcü. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Türkiye maintained their composure to secure the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Kosovo 0–1 Türkiye
  • • Goal: K. Akturkoglu (53')
  • • Assist: Orkun Kökcü
  • • Yellow Cards: K. Akturkoglu, I. Yuksek, H. Calhanoglu, Zeki Çelik
  • • Substitutions: B. A. Yilmaz (68'), E. Elmali (83'), M. Muldur (89'), D. Gul (89')

Lineups

Kosovo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Muric (G)
  • 5 L. Dellova (D)
  • 13 K. Hajrizi (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (M)
  • 20 V. Hodza (M)
  • 6 E. Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 19 D. Gallapeni (M)
  • 11 F. Asllani (F)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)
  • 8 F. Muslija (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 16 A. Saipi
  • 14 V. Berisha
  • 7 M. Rashica
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 17 E. Krasniqi
  • 23 B. Zabergja
  • 22 L. Emerllahu
  • 3 F. Aliti
  • 10 E. Zhegrova
  • 9 A. Rrahmani

Türkiye

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 U. Cakir (G)
  • 16 I. Yuksek (D)
  • 15 O. Kabak (D)
  • 14 A. Bardakci (D)
  • 2 Z. Celik (M)
  • 10 H. Calhanoglu (M)
  • 6 O. Kokcu (M)
  • 20 F. Kadioglu (M)
  • 8 A. Guler (F)
  • 11 K. Yildiz (F)
  • 7 K. Akturkoglu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Gunok
  • 12 A. Bayindir
  • 4 S. Akaydin
  • 19 A. Karazor
  • 18 M. Muldur
  • 21 Y. Akgun
  • 3 E. Elmali
  • 13 D. Gul
  • 22 K. Ayhan
  • 17 I. C. Kahveci
  • 5 S. Ozcan
  • 9 B. A. Yilmaz

Timeline

  1. Türkiye
    45'+1 Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    K. Akturkoglu

    Argument

  2. Türkiye
    53' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Akturkoglu · Assist: Orkun Kökçü
  3. Türkiye
    55' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    I. Yuksek

    Foul

  4. Türkiye
    64' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    H. Calhanoglu

    Foul

  5. Türkiye
    68' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: B. A. Yilmaz
  6. Türkiye
    70' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    Zeki Çelik

    Foul

  7. Kosovo
    71' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mërgim Vojvoda · On: E. Zhegrova
  8. Kosovo
    80' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: M. Rashica
  9. Kosovo
    80' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hajdari · On: Fidan Aliti
  10. Kosovo
    83' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Muslija

    Foul

  11. Türkiye
    83' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Calhanoglu · On: E. Elmali
  12. Türkiye
    83' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Guler · On: S. Ozcan
  13. Türkiye
    89' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: M. Muldur
  14. Türkiye
    89' Türkiye subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: D. Gul
  15. Kosovo
    90'+1 Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Hodža · On: A. Rrahmani
  16. Türkiye
    90' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    Uğurcan Çakır

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Kosovo Türkiye
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 84%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 369 503
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 269 423
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Akturkoglu's goal in the 53rd minute broke Kosovo's resistance and gave Türkiye the lead they needed to secure the victory.
  • ▸ Türkiye maintained their discipline despite multiple yellow cards and managed to hold off Kosovo's late pressure, ensuring the win.