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Tengrinews.kz – After a 1:1 draw with North Macedonia, Kazakhstan’s national football team lost its mathematical chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Fans took to social media to commend the team led by acting coach Talgat Baisufinov, applauding the players’ efforts and the promise shown for future matches.
The draw came against one of the leaders of the qualifying group, North Macedonia. Despite failing to secure World Cup qualification, supporters highlighted the team’s determination and resilience.
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Several fans praised homegrown talent:
“Zaynutdinov, Karaman, Zhumat, Seisen, Shushenachev – half of this amazing squad came from Uncle Vanya’s academy! A coach without ultra-modern facilities produces the country’s top players like a conveyor belt,” one user wrote, referring to Ivan Ilnitsky, a youth coach from Taraz who developed many of Kazakhstan’s leading players.
Captain Nurali Alip also received commendations for his performance, while the team’s ability to maintain composure under pressure did not go unnoticed. Another fan emphasized that Kazakh football supporters forgive everything except indifference.
Kazakhstan’s standings in 2026 World Cup qualifiers:
- Belgium – 14 points (2 matches left)
- North Macedonia – 13 points (1 match left)
- Wales – 10 points (1 match left)
- Kazakhstan – 7 points (1 match left)
- Liechtenstein – 0 points (2 matches left)
With only one match remaining against Belgium, Kazakhstan cannot overtake the leaders and has thus been eliminated from contention for direct qualification or playoffs.
