World Cup Playoffs 2026: Kosovo-Turkey, likely lineups

There is not only Bosnia and Herzegovina-Italy on Tuesday’s schedule of European qualifiers: at stake is a very heavy goal, namely access to the upcoming World Cup to be played in the summer between Canada, Mexico and the United States.

At 8:45 p.m., three more delicate challenges are played. Among them, Kosovo-Turkey confronts two teams with different ambitions but both determined to pull off the ticket: Montella’s men start with something more on the technical level, but Kosovo at home is a tough opponent capable of surprises.

Also at the same time, the Czech Republic-Denmark is also played, a match that promises balance and intensity. The Danes come in with greater solidity and continuity, but the Czech Republic has the qualities to stay in the game and take advantage of every opportunity, especially in front of their home crowd.

Sweden-Poland, probably the most uncertain challenge of the lot, completes the picture. Two organized teams, with different characteristics but similar in level, ready to play everything to the last. In such a balanced contest, it will be the details and individual episodes that will make the difference.

Probable Lineups:

Kosovo (4-4-2): Muric; Gallapeni, Hajdari, Hajrizi, Dellova; Muslija, Rexhbecaj, Hodza, Vojvoda; Muriqi, Asllani. All. Foda.

Turkey (4-2-3-1): Cakır; Muldur, Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadıoglu; YUksek, Calhanoglu; Yılmaz, Arda Guler, Yıldız; Akturkoglu. All. Montella.