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Kosovo has an opportunity to become the next World Cup first-timer to secure their spot at this summer's competition, though the hosts face a steep challenge as heavy underdogs against Türkiye in Tuesday's playoff final.
Strikingly, the visitors haven't featured at a World Cup since claiming third place in 2002, and have suffered heartbreaking playoff eliminations on three separate occasions.
Vincenzo Montella's side may be as strong as it has ever been, and they likely would have secured automatic qualification had they not been placed in the same group as Spain. A crushing 6–0 loss to the European champions in September 2025 made finishing top of the group a near-impossible task, yet Türkiye enter this match on the back of a five-game unbeaten streak.
A composed and disciplined performance saw them eliminate Romania on Thursday, while Kosovo, who had struggled to find the net during qualifying, fired in four goals to knock out Slovakia—a country that does not recognize Kosovo's independence.
Kosovo's remarkable journey fittingly reaches its climax on home turf on Tuesday evening, with Franco Foda's players looking to etch their names into national folklore by defeating the heavily favored Türkiye.
What Time Does Kosovo vs. Türkiye Kick Off?
How to Watch Kosovo vs. Türkiye on TV, Live Stream
Amazon Prime Video is broadcasting all of Tuesday's UEFA playoff finals, though viewers must pay a £2.49 ($3.30) fee to access the coverage.
Fox Sports and fuboTV will share broadcasting rights in the United States. The Kosovo vs. Türkiye match will air on Fox Sports 2, Fox One, and the Fox Sports App, with ViX serving as an additional option.
fuboTV's stream is also available for Canadian viewers, while DAZN is another option for subscribers in the country.
Sky Sports is broadcasting this playoff final in Mexico.
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Fox Sports 2, fuboTV, Foxsports.com, ViX, FOX Sports App, FOX One |
United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi |
When Does the 2026 World Cup Start?
The 2026 World Cup gets underway with the same opening fixture as the 2010 tournament, with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa on June 11.
Either Türkiye or Kosovo will join the U.S. men's national team, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D, with their opening match set for June 13 against the Socceroos.