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Serbia and Albania Clash in Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier
11 Oct
Summary
- Serbia and Albania fight for second place in UEFA Group K
- Serbia has a game in hand over Albania, giving them an advantage
- Albania unbeaten in four games, but suffered a 5-0 loss to England last month
On Saturday, October 14, 2025, Serbia and Albania will clash in a high-stakes match as they compete for second place in UEFA Group K for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Just one point separates the two teams, with England all but guaranteed to finish first in the group.
Serbia, currently in third place, holds a major advantage as they have played one game fewer than the rest of the competition. This gives Dragan Stojkovic's side a chance to climb ahead of Albania in the standings before needing to make up that extra match. However, Albania has been on a strong run, remaining unbeaten in four games since opening qualification with a 2-0 loss to England.
The visitors will be looking to build on their 100% record in Serbia, having won their only previous trip there 3-0 in October 2014. Meanwhile, Serbia will rely on the leadership of all-time top scorer Aleksandr Mitrovic, who will captain the side in the absence of Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic, who is out for up to six weeks with a hip injury.
This clash between the two nations promises to be a thrilling encounter as they battle for a crucial play-off place in their World Cup qualification group.
