One of the most important matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be played in October, as Serbia hosts Albania in a decisive encounter.
This duel is worth more than just 3 points—it is a matter of national pride and carries significant weight in shaping the fate of both teams on their path to the World Cup.
Speaking from the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Serbia’s coach Dragan Stojković emphasized that the matches against Albania and Andorra will be decisive for their qualification hopes.
“The matches against Albania and Andorra, for us the October games are decisive regarding qualification for the World Cup. We must be ready and show our true face. We must be ready and show our true colors. Times are different, football has changed a lot. Players today have much better training conditions, better infrastructure, and they play on much better pitches,” Stojković stated.
