Victor Osimhen, a striker for Galatasaray, celebrated Turkey’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on Instagram. Remember when on Tuesday, Turkey secured a spot in the summer World Cup.
Kerem Akturkoglu’s goal in the second half helped Turkey defeat Kosovo 1-0 in Pristina and earn a spot in the World Cup.
Together with Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, they were one of four teams that qualified for the European playoffs.
Turkey’s qualification marks the country’s first return to the Mundial since 2002, making it a historic accomplishment. Group D includes the USA, Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey.
TheOsimhen, however, reposted a picture of his Galatasaray colleague, defender Abdulkerim Bardakci, raising the Turkish flag on social media following the match.
“Clapping hands and a heart emoji” was the Super Eagles attacker’s caption for the photo.