Turkey has officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2002. A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina was enough to secure their return to the global stage.

Offsideplus.az reports that the "Crescent-Stars" showed immense grit throughout the encounter to end their 24-year tournament drought. While Kerem Akturkoglu tested the opposition early with a powerful strike, both sides struggled to find clear-cut chances due to disciplined defending.

However, Turkey’s persistence eventually paid off, breaking the deadlock and sealing a historic result.

With this win, Turkey finally returns to the World Cup, marking a major milestone for the nation's football history.