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Kurti promises 1 million euro reward if Kosovo qualifies for World Cup

Meeting of the acting government Kurti, November 27

Photo: Driton Pacharada

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti has promised a 1 million euro reward if the Kosovo National Team qualifies for the 2026 World Cup.

During the acting government meeting on Thursday, Kurti announced that they have allocated 250 euros for Kosovo's historic success in qualifying for the World Cup playoffs. And 500 euros will be allocated if they beat Slovakia. 

"We enter the next phase with full confidence. In case of victory over Slovakia, we pledge a reward of 500 thousand euros. In case of qualification for the World Cup, we pledge a reward of 1 million euros," Kurti said.

Kosovo will play against Slovakia in Bratislava on March 26.

In case of victory, they will play the decisive match for World Cup qualification in Pristina with the winner of the Turkey - Romania match.

The government also allocated over 23 thousand euros for the achievements of the futsal club, Prishtina 01, in the Champions League.