Albania plays its “big final” against Serbia
Albania plays its “big final” against Serbia, where a historic victory for the Red and Blacks would give Sylvinho’s men a major boost in their quest to secure second place — the spot that leads to the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
The national team arrived in Niš this Friday, where they were met by heavy police presence, escorting the squad directly from the runway to their hotel, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.
At 16:30, coach Sylvinho and defender Elseid Hysaj spoke at a press conference, both expressing the same goal — victory against Serbia.
During the team’s final training session at the “Dubocica” stadium in Leskovac, the Albanian flag was notably absent, while police forces continued to surround the stadium perimeter, Top Channel reports.
The Group K clash kicks off on Saturday at 20:45. Albania currently sits second in the group with 5 points. England leads with 15 points from five matches, Serbia follows in third with 7 points, Lithuania is second to last with 4, and Andorra remains at the bottom without a point.
