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Teenage Sochurek gets susprise call-up as Czech Republic announce World Cup squad

The Czech national football team has announced the names of 29 players invited to the training camp ahead of the World Cup and the friendly match against Kosovo, which will take place on May 31st in Prague at Letna.

3 months ago

'Happy Potter' worked his magic to take Sweden from rock-bottom to World Cup

Two defeats to Kosovo, zero wins and two points from six games made for perhaps the worst qualifying campaign Sweden has ever endured. Yet, that very same team will be going to the World Cup this summer, thanks in large part to the magic of Mr Potter.

4 months ago

Turkey seal spot at World Cup for first time in 24 years with scrappy win at Kosovo

Turkey qualified for the FIFA World Cup (FWC) for the first time since 2002 courtesy of their narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina, their fourth victory in four meetings with the Balkan nation.

Determined Montella says his players are 'real men' as Turkey prepare for Kosovo decider

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella described his players as 'real men' as he prepares for Tuesday's ⁠World Cup qualifying playoff final away in Kosovo.

Tiny Kosovo on brink of World Cup history but Turkey stand in way in play-off final

Under Serbian rule in the 1990s, sporting events in Kosovo were banned and ⁠football games were held privately. After matches, players washed off in small rivers or with melted snow.

Kosovo continue fairytale run to knock out Slovakia after thriller in World Cup play-offs

Kosovo are now just one win away from qualifying for their first FIFA World Cup (WC) after eliminating Slovakia with a magnificent 4-3 victory in Bratislava, which sets up a play-off final against Turkey on Tuesday evening.