The Albanian national football team, known as the "Kuqezinjtë" (The Reds and Blacks), has discovered its path in the qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a challenging draw, Albania has been placed in a group alongside England, Serbia, Latvia, and Andorra. UEFA has also released the full schedule for Albania's fixtures in this competition.
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Albania’s journey will kick off with a high-stakes clash away to England on March 21, 2025. The match, set to take place at 20:45, promises a tough opening challenge against one of the world's top teams.
Three days later, on March 24, Albania will host Andorra for their first home game, also at 20:45. This match represents a key opportunity for Albania to secure early points in the campaign.
June 2025 will be a crucial month, with two pivotal matches. On June 7, Albania will face Serbia at home in a highly anticipated encounter scheduled for 20:45. Following this, on June 10, the Kuqezinjtë will travel to Latvia for another 20:45 kickoff.
In September, Albania will play a single fixture, hosting Latvia on September 9 at 20:45. The match provides a chance to solidify their position in the group standings.
October will see Albania head to Serbia for an intense away match on October 11, with the game scheduled to begin at 20:45.
The qualification campaign will conclude in November with two decisive fixtures. On November 13, Albania will travel to Andorra, with kickoff at 20:45. Finally, the campaign will wrap up in Tirana’s “Arena Kombëtare” on November 16, where Albania will face England in what is expected to be a thrilling finale, also at 20:45.
With a tough group and high-stakes matches, Albania will need to bring their best performance to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Fans across the nation are gearing up to support their team in what promises to be an exciting qualification journey.