Albania take on the visitors Serbia in a qualification match of FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be played on Saturday, June 7th at Air Albania Stadium (Tirana).
Albania has set the bar quite high for itself. The "Red and Blacks" largely faded from view after their Euro debut. But under Sylvinho, they suddenly came to life, earning a spot at last year’s tournament. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, expectations were modest to begin with — they narrowly lost to both Italy and Spain, and even managed a late equalizer against Croatia. The Nations League campaign in the autumn, however, ended in disappointment: despite competing for top spot until the final rounds, they ultimately finished fourth. In March, they opened with a predictable 0-2 loss away to England — a match that also marked Thomas Tuchel’s debut with the Three Lions. That was followed by a routine 3-0 win at home over Andorra. This upcoming clash will be their first true test in the new cycle. Albania has looked more disciplined under Sylvinho, but their ability to challenge elite opposition remains uncertain.
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Serbia were once led by Dragan Stojković on the pitch — now he guides them from the touchline. In recent years, Serbia has consistently qualified for major tournaments under his leadership. But once there, they tend to underperform — Euro 2024 was no exception, with a 0-1 loss to England followed by draws against Slovenia (thanks to a last-second equalizer) and Denmark. Ahead of the Nations League, Stojković clashed with several veterans, including captain Dušan Tadić. Despite the internal rift, Serbia still held their own in a tough group with Spain, Denmark, and Switzerland, finishing with six points. In March, they also got past Austria in the playoffs (1-1 away, 2-0 at home), earning another spot among Europe’s top-tier sides. The team continues to rely on individual quality and resilience in tough moments. While not always consistent, they’ve shown they can deliver when it counts.
These sides met during Euro 2016 qualifying. Each team earned a clean-sheet win — both away from home. The visitors have a clear edge in overall quality. They should be able to confirm that by securing a win on the field of a historical and emotional rival.
Prediction for the match: Serbia to win.
