After five matches in Group K, Albania currently sits in second place with 8 points, keeping their hopes for qualification alive.
The team, led by Sylvinho, has three final matches that will determine their fate:
- October 11 – Away match against Serbia, a high-tension game with major implications for the group standings.
- November 13 – Away match against Andorra, where Albania will aim for a crucial victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.
- November 16 – Group stage finale at the “Arenën Kombëtare” against England, the group leaders and main favorites for direct qualification. England will likely have already secured first place, which could influence Albania’s strategy for this final match.
These three matches are decisive in determining whether Albania will secure a spot in the next stage of the 2026 World Cup.