Albania is playing its most important match of this qualifying campaign, facing Serbia in Leskovac — a direct clash for second place in Group K, which leads to the World Cup Play-Offs.
Yet another scandal erupted just moments before kickoff.
As the Albanian national anthem began to play in the stadium, Serbian fans reacted with loud whistles, showing complete disrespect toward Albania’s national symbol.
However, this shameful display did not affect the Albanian players, who proudly continued to sing and honor their anthem — standing firm and determined as they faced Serbia.