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Kosovo at the 2026 World Cup: Football’s Most Remarkable New Nation Story

Hero banner showing Kosovo as two wins away from the World Cup, with a dramatic stadium scene and a player silhouette facing the pitch.

Kosovo at the 2026 World Cup is two wins away—a remarkable debut story for a nation that joined FIFA just nine years ago. Playoff path, key players, and Group D explained.

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March 1, 2026