Kosovo vs Türkiye meet in Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina with a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.
Kosovo reached the final after a dramatic 4-3 win in Slovakia, while Türkiye booked their spot with a patient 1-0 victory over Romania.
The winners will join the 2026 World Cup final teams and take the final place in Group D alongside the United States, Paraguay, and Australia, which makes this one especially relevant for a U.S. audience.
Kosovo vs Türkiye – Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Match: Kosovo vs Türkiye.
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off final.
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Time: 2:45 PM ET / 20:45 CET.
- Stadium: Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina.
- World Cup European qualification Form:
- Kosovo: W D W W D W
- Turkey: L W W W D W
Team News and Analysis
Kosovo
Kosovo come into the final full of belief after a wild 4-3 win in Slovakia, a result UEFA described as a display of real resolve.
Franco Foda’s side twice leveled before taking control, and that kind of resilience could matter again in a high-pressure home final.
Their strength is the balance between energy and structure. Kosovo can stay compact, break quickly, and create enough danger through the middle with Vedat Muriqi as the focal point.
UEFA’s possible lineup also shows Amir Rrahmani’s defensive presence and Arold Rexhbecaj in midfield, which should help Kosovo stay organized under pressure.
Türkiye
Türkiye arrive with more recent control in their game, edging Romania 1-0 in the semi-final and showing patience without overcommitting.
UEFA noted that Türkiye have lost only once in seven competitive away matches since UEFA EURO 2024, which is a strong sign for a team that has learned to manage difficult games on the road.
The Turks have a deep, talented core. Hakan Çalhanoğlu runs the midfield, Arda Güler brings creativity, Kenan Yıldız offers direct attacking threat, and Ferdi Kadıoğlu gives them extra quality from wide areas.
If Türkiye settle early, they have the technical edge to control the tempo and create the better chances.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Türkiye has been the dominant side in this matchup, winning all three of their previous official encounters against Kosovo by a combined score of 12–2.
- 11 June 2017: Kosovo 1–4 Türkiye (World Cup Qualifier)
- 12 November 2016: Türkiye 2–0 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifier)
- 21 May 2014: Kosovo 1–6 Türkiye (International Friendly)
Kosovo vs Türkiye Starting XI
- Kosovo lineup XI vs Türkiye (4-4-2): Muric; Gallapeni, Hajdari, Hajrizi, Dellova; Muslija, Rexhbecaj, Hodža, Vojvoda; Muriqi, Asllani.
- Türkiye lineup XI vs Kosovo (4-2-3-1): Uğurcan Çakır; Zeki Çelik, Samet Akaydin, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu; İsmail Yüksek, Hakan Çalhanoğlu; Barış Alper Yılmaz, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız; Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
Key Players to Watch
Kosovo: Vedat Muriqi, Mërgim Vojvoda, Fidan Aliti, Arold Rexhbecaj, Elbasan Rashani.
Muriqi is the main outlet, while Vojvoda and Rexhbecaj help Kosovo carry the ball and stay balanced.
Türkiye: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
alhanoğlu controls the rhythm, Güler adds imagination, and Yıldız can turn half-chances into real danger.
Match Prediction
It’s likely to be a close start, with Kosovo’s home crowd creating a charged atmosphere. However, Türkiye seem a bit sharper in midfield and more up front, especially if they grab the first goal and control the pace of the match.
That is an inference based on UEFA’s official preview and possible lineups.
- Prediction: Kosovo 1-2 Türkiye.
Where to Watch Kosovo vs Türkiye
UEFA advises fans to check their local European Qualifiers broadcast partners, and in the U.S., Fubo lists FOX Sports 2 as airing the match.
| Region | Television Channels | Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FS2 (Fox Sports 2) | ViX, Fubo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports (select games) | Amazon Prime Video (PPV at £2.49) |
| Türkiye | TRT, S Sport TV | EXXEN |
| Kosovo | RTK, ArtMotion, Arena Sport | Vala |
When is Kosovo vs Türkiye?
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
What time does Kosovo vs Türkiye kick off?
2:45 PM ET, which is 20:45 CET.
Where is the match being played?
Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Pristina.
Where can I watch it in the U.S.?
Fubo lists FOX Sports 2 for the match.
Who is the favorite team?
Türkiye are the slight favorite on paper because of their stronger control in midfield and better recent away record, but Kosovo’s home advantage keeps this very close. That is an inference based on UEFA’s preview.
