PRISTINA :Kosovo's government announced on Thursday that it will offer 1.5 million euros ($1.74 million) to the national football team if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Kosovo, chasing their first World Cup appearance, finished second in their qualifying group with 11 points to secure a berth in March's European playoffs.

They will now face Slovakia, with the winner then playing either Turkey or Romania in a playoff final with a World Cup spot up for grabs.

Caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said his government would offer 500,000 euros ($579,700) bonus to the team if they beat Slovakia.

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