Kosovo is one victory away from qualifying for its first World Cup finals. Less than a decade since their FIFA debut in 2016, the Balkan republic secured a dramatic 4-3 playoff semi-final win at Slovakia.
German coach Franco Foda praised his team's resilience despite twice falling behind. Kosovo's rise has been fueled by recruiting diaspora talent, including Germany and Switzerland-born players. A win against Turkey in Pristina on Tuesday would propel them into Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay, and co-hosts United States. 'We must keep our heads about us,' Foda cautioned amid ticket-selling euphoria.