Deniz Gül at World Cup 2026: Porto striker wins another Turkey cap | OneFootball

Deniz Gül earned another cap for Turkey in the 1-0 win over Kosovo, a result that secured the Turkish national team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

In the European play-off final for a place in the tournament, played in Pristina, Turkey settled the match at the start of the second half with a goal from Kerem Aktürkoglu. Vincenzo Montella’s side then held on to the lead until the final whistle and confirmed their return to the World Cup, 24 years later.

Deniz Gül started on the bench and came on in the 89th minute, replacing Kenan Yildiz at a stage when Turkey were looking to manage their lead in the closing moments. Deep into stoppage time, the forward also won a free-kick on the left flank, helping the team relieve the pressure in the final moments of the match.

With this result, Turkey successfully completed the qualification play-off and secured a place at the World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. For Deniz Gül, taking part in this victory represents another step in his international journey, on an important night for the Turkish national team.

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