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Men's national association football team representing Kosovo
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, seeKosovo women's national football team.

Kosovo
Shirt badge/Association crest
NicknameDardanët (Dardanians)
AssociationFootball Federation of Kosovo (FFK)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachFranco Foda
CaptainAmir Rrahmani
MostcapsMërgim Vojvoda (71)
Top scorerVedat Muriqi (32)
Home stadiumFadil Vokrri Stadium
FIFA codeKOS[1]
Firstcolours
Secondcolours
Thirdcolours
FIFA ranking
Current 80Increase 4 (19 November 2025)[2]
Highest80 (November 2025[3])
Lowest190 (July–August 2016[3])
First international
Biggest win
Biggest defeat
 Kosovo 0–6Croatia 
(Shkodër, Albania; 6 October 2016)

TheKosovo national football team (Albanian:Kombëtarja e futbollit të Kosovës;Serbian:Фудбалска репрезентација Косова,romanized: Fudbalska reprezentacija Kosova) representsKosovo in men's internationalfootball. The team is controlled by theFootball Federation of Kosovo, the governing body forfootball in Kosovo, and is under the jurisdiction ofFIFA globally.

History

Pre-independence

First match

On 29 November 1942, Kosovo for first time in its history played afriendly match as part of the celebrations for 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania againstTirana[a] and the match ended with a 2–0 away defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Mustafa Daci (GK), Ballanca, Ahmet Zaimi, Mazllum Xërxa, Veseli, Hajdar Hamza, Nebil Dylatahu, Ramadan Vraniqi, Dobrica Barbaroga,[b] Bajrami and Henci.[5][6][4]

Yugoslav era

"The purpose of thisfriendly match is that we wanted to face a team that has the same temperament and character asAlbania national team."

—The reasoning of the then head coach ofYugoslavia,Rajko Mitić for the reason for organizing the Kosovo–Yugoslavia match.[4]

On 8 November 1967, Kosovo for first time asautonomous province ofSFR Yugoslavia played a friendly match against Yugoslavia and the match ended with a 3–3 home draw and the starting line-up of that match was a mix between Albanian and Serbian players as Milosavlević, Stevanović, Mušikić, Abrashi, S. Džukić, V. Džukić, Brovina, Hatibi, Radović,Prekazi and Pindović, for Yugoslavia this match it was a pre-preparation before theUEFA Euro 1968 qualifying match againstAlbania.

As part of Yugoslavia national team
See also:Yugoslavia national football team

Yugoslav squads at international competitions often included players from Kosovo, such asFadil Vokrri andStevan Stojanović. Three other footballers from Kosovo,Fahrudin Jusufi,Milutin Šoškić andVladimir Durković, were part of the Yugoslav team that won the gold medal at the1960 Summer Olympics and silver medal at the1960 European Nations' Cup.

After breakup of Yugoslavia

On 20 January 1993, TheFootball Federation of Kosovo signed a cooperation protocol with theAlbanian Football Association and in the framework of this protocol it was decided to play on 14 February afriendly match betweenAlbania and Kosovo, which was the first match of Kosovo following thebreakup of Yugoslavia,[7] and this match ended with a 1–3 defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Ahmet Beselica (GK),Ardian Kozniku, Bardhec Seferi, Fadil Berisha, Gani Llapashtica,Genc Hoxha,Isa Sadriu,Kushtrim Munishi,Muharrem Sahiti, Sadullah Ajeti and Selajdin Jerliu.[8]

During UN administration

"I am very pleased with the team's performance even though we had predicted a stronger opponent. However, I want to emphasize that our players have been fantastic. The fact that we do not play many international matches may have inspired the players to give it their all this time."

—Opinion of the then coachMuharrem Sahiti after the match against Monaco.[9]

On 7 September 2002, Kosovo for first time after theKosovo War played afriendly match against Albania and the match ended with a 0–1 home minimal defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Ahmet Beselica (GK),Ardian Kozniku,Arsim Abazi, Besnik Kollari, Fadil Ademi, Faruk Statovci,Ismet Munishi,Mehmet Dragusha, Sunaj Keqi,Xhevdet Llumnica andZenun Selimi.[10]

One of the most important international matches was a 1–0 win overSaudi Arabia played on 15 June 2007. It was the first time that Kosovo played against a team that has taken part in theFIFA World Cup and the winning goal was scored byKristian Nushi from thepenalty kick on the 84th minute.[11] On 22 April 2006, Kosovo achieved their biggest win, defeatingMonaco 7–1. If one included matches played before Kosovo became a FIFA member, this scoreline is their best result yet.[12]

After independence

First match

On 17 February 2010, for the first time since itsdeclaration of independence, Kosovo played afriendly match againstAlbania (the match ended with a 2–3 home defeat for Kosovo). The starting line-up of that match wasKushtrim Mushica (GK),Anel Rashkaj, Dukagjin Gashi, Enis Zabërgja,Fisnik Papuçi,Ilir Nallbani, Liridon Kukaj, Robert Gjeraj,Shpëtim Hasani andYll Hoxha. This match had a charity character as the profits gathered from this meeting went to those affected by floods inShkodër.[13]

Efforts for internationalization

On 6 May 2008, after itsdeclaration of independence fromSerbia, Kosovo applied forFIFA membership. On 24 October 2008, Kosovo's application was discussed at theFIFA Congress inZürich and Kosovo's bid was rejected. At the occasion, FIFA's determined Kosovo could not even play friendly matches against FIFA members' national teams.[14]

In September 2012,Albania internationalLorik Cana, along withSwiss internationalsGranit Xhaka,Valon Behrami andXherdan Shaqiri, all of them withKosovo Albanian origin, wrote a declaration to FIFA PresidentSepp Blatter, asking him to allow Kosovo to play friendly matches. The declaration was also signed by eight other Albanian footballers hailing from Kosovo asAhmed Januzi,Alban Meha,Armend Dallku,Burim Kukeli,Etrit Berisha,Fatmire Bajramaj,Mërgim Mavraj andSamir Ujkani.[15] Some players, especiallyKosovo Serbs asMilan Biševac andMiloš Krasić, continued to play forSerbia.[16][17]

Permission by FIFA to play friendlies
Kosovo starting line-up in first international friendly against Haiti
(4–3–3)[18][19]

On 6 February 2013, FIFA decided to allow Kosovan club teams to play friendly games against clubs from countries whose national teams were members of FIFA.[20] However, it was stipulated that Kosovan clubs and teams could not display national symbols such as the Kosovan flag, emblem, etc., or play the Kosovan anthem.[20]

On 5 March 2014, the Kosovan football team was finally allowed by FIFA to play itsfirst international friendly match, againstHaiti; the match ended in a 0–0 draw.[21][22] Before the match, some players of Kosovo posed withguns at ashooting range, causing a stir inSerbia.[23] On the eve of the match, supporters of Kosovo burned theflag of Serbia.[24] This incident prompted the Football Association of Serbia to request that FIFA revoked Kosovo's right to play international friendlies.[25]

After the match against Haiti, six more matches were held in 2014, againstTurkey,Senegal,Oman,Equatorial Guinea andAlbania. The first win in these friendlies was against Oman, by 1–0,[26] while the biggest defeat a 1–6 against Turkey.[27]

Membership in UEFA and FIFA

See also:Membership of Kosovo in international sports federations

In September 2015, at anUEFA Executive Committee meeting inMalta, the request from Kosovo for admission in UEFA was scheduled for deliberation in the next Ordinary Congress, to be held inBudapest.[28] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress, Kosovo was accepted into UEFA after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.[29][30] Ten days later, Kosovo was accepted inFIFA during their 66th Congress inMexico, with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.[31]

First tournament

Debut in World Cup qualification and nearly successful first Euro attempt

Kosovo began to make their debut in the2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, where Kosovo was assigned withCroatia,Finland,Iceland,Turkey andUkraine.[32][33] The Kosovars created its first major surprise, holding host Finland to a 1–1 draw,[34] but it turned to be the lone point of Kosovo in the qualification, as the team lost the remaining games and finished last.

Kosovo's most used starting line-up during their fifteen-match unbeaten run(4–3–3)[35][36]

Following the failure to qualify for2018 FIFA World Cup, Kosovo participated in the2018–19 UEFA Nations League D sharing group withAzerbaijan,Faroe Islands andMalta,[37][38] where the Kosovars topped their group undefeated to reach the country's first-ever play-offs in its attempt to qualify forUEFA Euro 2020.[39] After the successful Nations League, Kosovo entered theUEFA Euro 2020 qualifying, where they sharedgroup A withBulgaria,Czech Republic,Montenegro and 2018 World Cup fourth place finisherEngland.[40] As the dark horse of the qualification, Kosovo however created a major phenomenon, managed to beat Bulgaria, Montenegro and especially, a shock home win over the Czechs to take the second place behind England, being 15 matches and on that time nearly two years without defeat winning 11 of these 15 matches. The game against England away even saw the Kosovars took an early lead in the surprise, even though they were unable to protect it and fell 3–5 away, ending the longest unbeaten run in the football history of Kosovo.[41] In the decisive match against the Czechs away, which Kosovo needed a win to directly qualify for the first time, Kosovo gained a shock lead, but failed to protect it again as they lost 1–2 and could only participate in the play-off,[42] but this remained to be Kosovo's greatest success up to date.

Setback

After successfully obtained a play-off position, Kosovo headed to the2020–21 UEFA Nations League C, being drawn withGreece,Moldova andSlovenia.[43] After an impressive performance in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying, Kosovo was tipped favorably to be promoted to League B. Yet, Kosovo began the Nations League with a disappointing 1–1 away draw to Moldova,[44] before the team which was halved due to the absences of key players suffered a 1–2 home loss against Greece.[45]

In Kosovo's first competitiveUEFA Euro play-offs, Kosovo was drawn againstNorth Macedonia.[42] However, Kosovo was eliminated after losing 1–2 to the Macedonians inSkopje.[46] After the elimination in the play-off's semifinals, the Kosovo's setback continues and the year 2020 was ended six losses, two draws and a victory in the last match of the year against Moldova, a victory which secured the attitude even foranother season in the League C of the UEFA Nations League.[47] The result marked the conclusion of a challenging period and initiated a new phase for the national team.[47]

The path to stabilization and growth

In thequalification campaign for the2022 FIFA World Cup inQatar, Kosovo competed in Group B alongsideGeorgia,Greece,Spain andSweden.[48] Despite some competitive performances, Kosovo finished second from bottom in the group and did not secure qualification.[49] In the2022–23 UEFA Nations League, Kosovo showed signs of improvement. The team finished second in itsLeague C group, registering wins againstCyprus,[50]Northern Ireland,[51] and suffering two losses fromGreece. This position granted Kosovo access to the playoff route forUEFA Euro 2024 qualifying via the Nations League rankings.[52] During the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, Kosovo was placed in a group withAndorra,Belarus,Israel,Romania andSwitzerland. After a series of results, including multiple draws, Kosovo concluded the campaign in fourth place with 11 points, missing out on direct qualification.[53]

In the2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Kosovo competed in League C, alongsideCyprus,Lithuania andRomania.[54] The national team began the campaign with a home defeat to Romania but responded with several convincing victories, including two wins over Cyprus and an away win against Lithuania.[55] The return match against Romania, held on 15 November 2024 in Bucharest, was abandoned and later awarded as a 3–0 forfeit loss to Kosovo.[56] The decision came after tensions escalated during the match, involving clashes between players and fans, object-throwing, and physical altercations on the pitch,[57] leading UEFA to end the game prematurely and issue disciplinary action.[58] Kosovo finished second in the group with 13 points, securing a spot in thepromotion play-offs to League B.[59] In March 2025, Kosovo facedIceland in the promotion play-offs over two legs.[60] The first leg, played home ended in a 2–1 win for Kosovo,[61] followed by a 3–1 away victory.[62] With a 5–2 aggregate score, Kosovo achieved promotion to League B of the UEFA Nations League for the first time in its history.[62]

Team image

Nicknames

The Kosovo national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Dardanët" ("Dardanians"). In addition to the official nickname, the Kosovo national team had different nicknames in different periods as:

  • "Shqipëria B" ("Albania B") — During the period before 2016, the national teams of Kosovo and Albania have exchanged players with each other, which influenced these two teams to be nicknamed reserve (B) teams of each other, the Kosovo national team was nicknamed Albania B due to many players came to play for Kosovo as they had no space to play for Albania, but the same thing happened with the Albanian national team which was nicknamed Kosovo B due to of the large number of players ofKosovo Albanian descent in its composition.[63]
  • "Ekipi i Kosovës" ("Team Kosovo") — The Kosovo national team during the 2009–10 period was introduced with the nickname that was used as an alternative name in order to avoid possible sanctions byUEFA andFIFA against Kosovo and the opponents that Kosovo played. After Kosovo was allowed on 6 February 2013 by FIFA to play against FIFA member associations in international friendlies,[20] this alternative name was no longer used.
  • "Brazili i Ballkanit" ("Brazil of theBalkans") — The Kosovo national team was nicknamed the Brazil of the Balkans during their fifteen-match unbeaten run during the 2018–19 season.[36][64][65]

Kits and crest

Wikimedia Commons has media related toKosovo national football team kits.
Kosovo kit in the first competitive match againstFinland in September 2016.

The Kosovo kit has been mostly red and black beforedeclaration of independence with few changes throughout the years and after the independence the kits are mostly blue and yellow. On 5 October 2016, Kosovo signed with Spanish sportswear companyKelme to a four-year contract and was the first official kit suppliers of Kosovo after membership in UEFA and FIFA.[66] On 23 February 2022, Kosovo signed with Italian sportswear companyErreà to a three-year contract for it to the kit suppliers of Kosovo.[67]

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplierPeriodContract
AnnouncementDuration
Legea2014March 2014
Puma2014May 2014
Legea2014September 2014
Umbro2015October 2015November 2015
Puma2016June 2016
Kelme2016–20185 October 20162016–2020 (4 years)
Fourteen2018–202216 June 20182018–2022 (4 years)
Erreà2023–present23 February 20232023–2026 (3 years)

Home stadium

Kosovo's home stadium is theFadil Vokrri Stadium. The stadium capacity is 13,500, which makes it the second largest nationalstadium in Kosovo. Kosovo's previous national stadium was theAdem Jashari Olympic Stadium which is currently under renovation. Kosovo also usedLoro Boriçi Stadium during the2018 FIFA World Cupqualifying campaign,[68][69] and this happened after the two stadiums in Pristina and Mitrovica at that time were under renovation and do not meet UEFA standards.[70] On 12 July 2019, the construction ofKosovo National Stadium began,[71] and two days later the project of this stadium was presented which would have a capacity of 30,000 seats,[72] but after the presentation, the construction was suspended for political reasons related to the location.[73]

As of 18 November 2025[74]
Kosovo national football team home stadiums
StadiumCapacityLocationPldWDLWin %First matchLast matchUEFA
category		Ref
OpponentDateOpponentDate
Fadil Vokrri Stadium13,500Pristina, Kosovo45211212046.67 Yugoslavia8 November 1967  Switzerland18 November 2025StarStarStarStar[75]
Loro Boriçi Stadium16,000Shkodër, Albania5005000.00 Croatia6 October 2016 Ukraine6 October 2017StarStarStarStar[76]
Adem Jashari Olympic Stadium18,500Mitrovica, Kosovo3111033.33 Haiti5 March 2014 Latvia13 November 2017StarStar[77]

Rivalries

Albania

Main article:Brotherly derby

This derby is otherwise known as Brotherly derby (Albanian:Derbi vëllazëror), also known as the Brotherly (Albanian:Vëllazërorja). The documented beginnings of this derby date back to the time during theWorld War II, respectively on 29 November 1942, where they played afriendly match as part of the celebrations for 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania and the match ended with a 2–0 win forTirana,[a][5][6][4] this derby is back 50 years after the first match, when theFootball Federation of Kosovo signed a cooperation protocol with theAlbanian Football Association and in the framework of this protocol it was decided to play on 14 February afriendly match between these two national teams,[7] and this match ended with a 3–1 win for Albania.[8]

Romania

Kosovo andRomania have a tense football rivalry, largely due to Romania's support for Serbia's territorial integrity andhas not recognized the legitimacy ofKosovo's independence. The two teams have faced each other several times, with each match resulting in significant controversy. In a September 2023UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, Kosovo walked off the pitch in protest after incidents involving Romanian fans, including pro-Serbia chants and banners.[78] The match resumed, but Kosovo's appeal for a 3–0 victory was rejected and Romania won 2–0.[79] In their2024–25 UEFA Nations League encounters, tensions escalated further with fights on the pitch, object-throwing and clashes between players and fans.[57] The final match was abandoned and Romania was later awarded a 3–0 victory.[56] Both teams faced fines for the incidents and the Football Federation of Kosovo subsequently confirmed they would appeal the decision to theCourt of Arbitration for Sport.[58]

Media coverage

Current
BroadcasterTelevision channelPeriodBroadcast matches
QualifyingFriendly
SuperSport AlbaniaSuperSport 32014–present[80]YesNo
RTKRTK 12024–present[81]YesYes
Previous
BroadcasterTelevision channelPeriod
SuperSport KosovaSuperSport 12014–2024
RTKRTK 22016–2022
ArtMotion
ArtSport 12022–2024[82]
Klan Kosova

Results and fixtures

Main article:Kosovo national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2025

Kosovo  v Iceland
20 March2024–25 Nations League play-offsKosovo 2–1 IcelandPristina, Kosovo
20:45ReportÓskarsson 22'Stadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 12,857
Referee:Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands)
Iceland  v Kosovo
23 March2024–25 Nations League play-offsIceland 1–3
(2–5agg.)		 KosovoMurcia, Spain[c]
18:00(17:00UTC±0)Óskarsson 2'ReportMuriqi 35',45+3',79'Stadium:Estadio Nueva Condomina
Attendance: 1,553
Referee:Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain)
Kosovo  v Armenia
6 JuneFriendlyKosovo 5–2 ArmeniaPristina, Kosovo
19:00ReportStadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Juxhin Xhaja (Albania)
Kosovo  v Comoros
9 JuneFriendlyKosovo 4–2 ComorosPristina, Kosovo
19:00
Report
Stadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Referee: Florjan Lata (Albania)
Switzerland  v Kosovo
5 September2026 World Cup qualificationSwitzerland 4–0 KosovoBasel, Switzerland
20:45
ReportStadium:St. Jakob-Park
Attendance: 33,996
Referee:Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Kosovo  v Sweden
8 September2026 World Cup qualificationKosovo 2–0 SwedenPristina, Kosovo
20:45ReportStadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 12,887
Referee: Allard Lindhout (Netherlands)
Kosovo  v Slovenia
10 October2026 World Cup qualificationKosovo 0–0 SloveniaPristina, Kosovo
20:45ReportStadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 12,268
Referee:Marco Guida (Italy)
Sweden  v Kosovo
13 October2026 World Cup qualificationSweden 0–1 KosovoGothenburg, Sweden
20:45ReportAsllani 32'Stadium:Ullevi
Attendance: 36,571
Referee:Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Slovenia  v Kosovo
15 November2026 World Cup qualificationSlovenia 0–2 KosovoLjubljana, Slovenia
20:45ReportStadium:Stožice Stadium
Attendance: 15,382
Referee:Clément Turpin (France)
Kosovo  v  Switzerland
18 November2026 World Cup qualificationKosovo 1–1  SwitzerlandPristina, Kosovo
20:45Report
Stadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 11,215
Referee:Davide Massa (Italy)

2026

Slovakia  v Kosovo
26 March2026 World Cup qualification play-offsSlovakia v KosovoBratislava, Slovakia
20:45ReportStadium:Tehelné pole
Kosovo  v Turkey or Romania
31 March2026 World Cup qualification play-offs
orFriendly		Kosovo v Turkey or RomaniaPristina, Kosovo
20:45ReportStadium:Fadil Vokrri Stadium

Coaching staff

Franco Foda, the current head coach of Kosovo national football team.

Current coaching staff

PositionName
Head coachGermanyFranco Foda
Assistant coach(es)AustriaRobert Ibertsberger
GermanyThomas Kristl
KosovoAtdhe Nuhiu
Athletic coachMorocco Yassir Laqrachli
Fitness and conditioning coachKosovo Ardian Sallahu
Goalkeeping coachKosovo Ahmet Beselica
Team managerKosovo Bajram Shala
Sports directorKosovoMuharrem Sahiti
KosovoSamir Ujkani

Manager history

Muharrem Sahiti has been the manager of the national team in three separate stints.
As of 13 October 2025[85]
No.NamePeriodRecord
GWDLWin %
1Republic of KosovaAjet Shosholli1993–20021001000.00
2KosovoBylbyl Sokoli2002–20051001000.00
3KosovoMuharrem Sahiti2005–20063201066.67
4KosovoEdmond Rugova2006–20091100100.00
5KosovoAlbert Bunjaki2009–2017183312016.67
CKosovoMuharrem Sahiti2017–20181100100.00
6
C		SwitzerlandBernard Challandes
→KosovoMuharrem Sahiti[d]		2018–2021
2020		4017815042.50
CSloveniaPrimož Gliha2021–20222011000.00
7FranceAlain Giresse2022–202314464028.57
8SloveniaPrimož Gliha20236222033.33
9GermanyFranco Foda2024–present191225063.16
Total106422242039.62

Players

Main article:List of Kosovo international footballers

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKArijanet Muric (1998-11-07)7 November 1998 (age 27)480Italian Football FederationSassuolo
121GKVisar Bekaj (1997-05-24)24 May 1997 (age 28)100Turkish Football FederationHatayspor
161GKAmir Saipi (2000-07-08)8 July 2000 (age 25)40Swiss Football AssociationLugano
22DFKreshnik Hajrizi (1999-05-28)28 May 1999 (age 26)50Swiss Football AssociationSion
32DFFidan Aliti (1993-10-03)3 October 1993 (age 32)631Turkish Football FederationAlanyaspor
42DFIlir Krasniqi (2000-04-02)2 April 2000 (age 25)170Ukrainian Association of FootballKolos Kovalivka
52DFLumbardh Dellova (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (age 26)213Bulgarian Football UnionCSKA Sofia
132DFAmir Rrahmani(captain) (1994-02-24)24 February 1994 (age 31)677Italian Football FederationNapoli
152DFMërgim Vojvoda(3rd captain) (1995-02-01)1 February 1995 (age 30)713Italian Football FederationComo
192DFDion Gallapeni (2004-12-22)22 December 2004 (age 20)90Polish Football AssociationWidzew Łódź
63MFElvis Rexhbeçaj (1997-11-01)1 November 1997 (age 28)142German Football AssociationFC Augsburg
83MFFlorent Muslija (1998-07-06)6 July 1998 (age 27)382German Football AssociationFortuna Düsseldorf
103MFEdon Zhegrova (1999-03-31)31 March 1999 (age 26)455Italian Football FederationJuventus
143MFValon Berisha (1993-02-07)7 February 1993 (age 32)524Austrian Football AssociationLASK
203MFVeldin Hoxha (2002-10-15)15 October 2002 (age 23)40Russian Football UnionRubin Kazan
213MFLindon Emërllahu (2002-12-07)7 December 2002 (age 22)121Romanian Football FederationCFR Cluj
223MFMuharrem Jashari (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (age 27)131Ukrainian Association of FootballLNZ Cherkasy
74FWMilot Rashica (1996-06-28)28 June 1996 (age 29)6312Turkish Football FederationBeşiktaş
94FWAlbion Rrahmani (2000-08-31)31 August 2000 (age 25)216Football Association of the Czech RepublicSparta Prague
114FWFisnik Asllani (2002-08-08)8 August 2002 (age 23)123German Football AssociationTSG Hoffenheim
174FWErmal Krasniqi (1998-09-07)7 September 1998 (age 27)132Polish Football AssociationLegia Warsaw
184FWVedat Muriqi(vice-captain) (1994-04-24)24 April 1994 (age 31)6632Royal Spanish Football FederationMallorca
234FWBaton Zabërgja (2001-04-18)18 April 2001 (age 24)30Ukrainian Association of FootballMetalist 1925 Kharkiv

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKFaton Maloku (1991-06-11)11 June 1991 (age 34)00KosovoDritav.  Switzerland, 18 November 2025
GKAltin Gjokaj (2005-11-11)11 November 2005 (age 20)00KosovoPrishtinav. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
GKIlir Avdyli (1990-05-20)20 May 1990 (age 35)00KosovoMalishevav. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
DFAlbian Hajdari (2003-05-18)18 May 2003 (age 22)30GermanyTSG Hoffenheimv.  Switzerland, 18 November 2025
DFFlorent Hadergjonaj (1994-07-31)31 July 1994 (age 31)381TurkeyAlanyasporv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
DFLeard Sadriu (2001-04-22)22 April 2001 (age 24)20RomaniaArgeș Piteștiv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
DFRon Raçi (2002-09-18)18 September 2002 (age 23)10CroatiaHajduk Splitv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
DFAndi Hoti (2003-03-02)2 March 2003 (age 22)10Germany1. FC Magdeburgv. Slovenia, 10 October 2025PRE
DFLeart Paqarada (1994-08-10)10 August 1994 (age 31)371Germany1. FC Heidenheimv. Sweden, 8 September 2025INJ
DFIsmajl Beka (1999-10-31)31 October 1999 (age 26)10SwitzerlandLuzernv. Armenia, 6 June 2025INJ
MFLeon Avdullahu (2004-02-23)23 February 2004 (age 21)50GermanyTSG Hoffenheimv.  Switzerland, 18 November 2025
MFBersant Celina (1996-09-09)9 September 1996 (age 29)382SwedenAIKv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFDonat Rrudhani (1999-05-02)2 May 1999 (age 26)192SwitzerlandSionv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFMeriton Korenica (1996-12-15)15 December 1996 (age 28)60RomaniaCFR Clujv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFIsmet Lushaku (2000-09-22)22 September 2000 (age 25)20SwedenIFK Norrköpingv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFFlorian Haxha (2002-04-06)6 April 2002 (age 23)20PolandMotor Lublinv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFBledian Krasniqi (2001-06-17)17 June 2001 (age 24)10SwitzerlandZürichv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFKreshnik Krasniqi (2000-12-22)22 December 2000 (age 24)00NorwayStrømsgodsetv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFBehar Neziri (2003-01-06)6 January 2003 (age 22)00SwitzerlandSt. Gallenv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
MFLirjon Abdullahu (2008-04-06)6 April 2008 (age 17)00GermanyStuttgarter Kickersv.  Switzerland, 5 September 2025PRE
MFVesel Demaku (2000-02-05)5 February 2000 (age 25)30AustriaSCR Altachv. Comoros, 9 June 2025INJ
MFQëndrim Zyba (2001-02-03)3 February 2001 (age 24)40Czech RepublicSlovan Liberecv. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
MFArt Smakaj (2003-02-04)4 February 2003 (age 22)10AustriaLASKv. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
MFArianit Hasani (2004-02-24)24 February 2004 (age 21)00KosovoLlapiv. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
MFElvir Gashijan (2006-08-05)5 August 2006 (age 19)00KosovoLlapiv. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
FWRilind Nivokazi (2000-01-26)26 January 2000 (age 25)00SwitzerlandSionv. Slovenia, 15 November 2025PRE
FWAstrit Selmani (1997-05-13)13 May 1997 (age 28)51ChinaShaanxi Unionv. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
FWDrilon Hazrollaj (2004-02-19)19 February 2004 (age 21)00RomaniaRapid Bucureștiv. Armenia, 6 June 2025PRE
FWEmir Sahiti (1998-11-29)29 November 1998 (age 26)71GermanyHamburger SVv. Iceland, 23 March 2025
FWMuhamet Hyseni (2001-02-06)6 February 2001 (age 24)21KosovoLlapiv. Iceland, 20 March 2025PRE
Notes
  • PRE = Preliminary squad/standby.
  • INJ = Not part of thecurrent squad due to injury.

Records

Main article:Kosovo national football team records and statistics
Players inbold are still active with Kosovo.[92]

Most appearances

As of 18 November 2025[93]
Mërgim Vojvoda is the most capped player in the history of Kosovo with 71 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsPos.Career
1Mërgim Vojvoda713DF2017–present
2Amir Rrahmani677DF2014–present
4Vedat Muriqi6632FW2016–present
5Milot Rashica6312FW2016–present
6Fidan Aliti631DF2017–present
7Valon Berisha524MF2016–present
8Arijanet Muric480GK2018–present
9Edon Zhegrova455MF2018–present
10Bersant Celina382MF2014–present
Florent Hadergjonaj381DF2019–present

Top goalscorers

As of 18 November 2025[94]
Vedat Muriqi is the top scorer in the history of Kosovo with 32 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Vedat Muriqi32660.482016–present
2Milot Rashica12630.192016–present
3Arbër Zeneli9330.272016–present
4Amir Rrahmani7670.12014–present
5Albion Rrahmani6210.292023–present
6Elbasan Rashani5290.172016-2024
Edon Zhegrova5450.112018–present
8Benjamin Kololli4240.172016–2022
Valon Berisha4520.082016–present
10Albert Bunjaku360.52014–2016
Fisnik Asllani3120.252024–present
Atdhe Nuhiu3190.162017–2020
Lumbardh Dellova3200.152022–present
Besar Halimi3340.092015–2021
Mërgim Vojvoda3710.042017–present

Captains

As of 18 November 2025[95]
Samir Ujkani is the second-most capped player as captain in the history of Kosovo, with 30 appearances.
Anel Rashkaj is the first captain who led Kosovo in thefirst international match againstHaiti.
RankPos.PlayerAs captainTotal
CareerCapsCareerCaps
1DFAmir Rrahmani2019–present422014–present67
2GKSamir Ujkani2015–2022302014–202236
3FWVedat Muriqi2022–202572016–present66
4DFFidan Aliti2020–202332017–present63
MFValon Berisha2018–202032016–present52
MFAnel Rashkaj201432010–202015
7DFMërgim Vojvoda202522017–present71
MFHerolind Shala2019–202022016–202127
GKVisar Bekaj2021–202222015–present10
9MFMilot Rashica202312016–present63
MFHekuran Kryeziu201912015–202330
MFFlorian Loshaj202112020–202424
DFLirim Kastrati202212017–present15
MFEnis Alushi201412014–201710
MFBesnik Hasi2007120071
MFGenc Hoxha1993119931

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

On 9 June 2016, the UEFA Emergency Panel decided that Kosovo would joinCroatia,Finland,Iceland,Turkey andUkraine inGroup I, and also decided thatBosnia and Herzegovina andSerbia should not play against Kosovo for security reasons.[32][33] On 5 September 2016, Kosovo made its debut inFIFA World Cup qualification with a 1–1 away draw against Finland, with Kosovo's equalizing goal being scored by newcomerValon Berisha from a penalty kick in the 60th minute.[34] On 2 September 2021, Kosovo achieved their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifications a 1–0 away win againstGeorgia.[96]

FIFA World Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPosPldWDLGFGASquadPos.PldWDLGFGA
Uruguay1930 toFrance1938Part of Kingdom of YugoslaviaPart of Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Brazil1950 toItaly1990Part of SFR YugoslaviaPart of SFR Yugoslavia
United States1994 toFrance1998Part of FR YugoslaviaPart of FR Yugoslavia
South KoreaJapan2002 toGermany2006Not a FIFA member, underUNMIKNot a FIFA member, underUNMIK
South Africa2010Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Brazil2014
Russia2018Did not qualify6th10019324
Qatar20225th8125515
CanadaMexicoUnited States2026To be determined2nd(PO)632165
MoroccoPortugalSpain2030[e]
Saudi Arabia2034
Total—0/2000000—3/32445151444

UEFA European Championship

On 2 December 2018, inDublin, it was decided that Kosovo should be part inGroup A of theUEFA Euro 2020 qualifying, together withBulgaria,Czech Republic,Montenegro and 2018 World Cup fourth place finisherEngland.[40] On 25 March 2019, Kosovo made their debut onUEFA European Championship qualifying with a 1–1 home draw against Bulgaria and the draw goal was scored byArbër Zeneli on the 61st minute.[98] On 11 June 2019, Kosovo won their first qualifying match for a major tournament by defeating Bulgaria 3–2.[99]

UEFA European Championship recordQualification record
YearRoundPosPldWDLGFGASquadPosPldWDLGFGA
France1960 toSweden1992Part of SFR YugoslaviaPart of SFR Yugoslavia
England1996Part of FR YugoslaviaPart of FR Yugoslavia
BelgiumNetherlands2000 toPortugal2004Not a UEFA member, underUNMIKNot a UEFA member, underUNMIK
AustriaSwitzerland2008Not a UEFA memberNot a UEFA member
PolandUkraine2012
France2016
Europe2020Did not qualify3rd(PO)93241418
Germany20245th102531010
United KingdomRepublic of Ireland2028To be determinedTo be determined
ItalyTurkey2032
Total—0/2000000—2/2195772428

UEFA Nations League

Kosovo's Nations League record
First match Azerbaijan 0–0Kosovo 
(Baku, Azerbaijan; 7 September 2018)
Biggest win Malta 0–5Kosovo 
(Ta' Qali, Malta; 17 November 2018)
Biggest defeat Kosovo 0–3Romania 
(Pristina, Kosovo; 6 September 2024)
Best result38th place in2024–25
Worst result44th place in2020–21

On 24 January 2018, inLausanne, it was decided that Kosovo should be part ofLeague D inGroup 3 of the2018–19 UEFA Nations League, together withAzerbaijan,Faroe Islands andMalta.[37][38] On 7 September 2018, Kosovo made their debut in theUEFA Nations League with a 0–0 away draw against Azerbaijan.[100] On 10 September 2018, Kosovo achieved their first win in the UEFA Nations League, which was also the team's first-ever competitive win, a 2–0 home win against the Faroe Islands.[101] Kosovo finished the league unbeaten (with four wins and two draws) and will be promoted to the next tier (C league) for the next edition.[39]

UEFA Nations League record
League phaseFinals
SeasonLGGrpPos.PldWDLGFGAP/RRKYearPos.PldWDLGFGASquad
2018–19D31st6420152Rise42ndPortugal2019Did not qualify
2020–21C33rd612346Same position44thItaly2021
2022–23C22nd6303118Same position39thNetherlands2023
2024–25C22nd8602159Rise38thGermany2025
2026–27BTo be determined2027
Total261448452538thTotal000000—

Non-FIFA Tournament

Kosovo for first time after theKosovo War participated in atournament held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of theCyprus Turkish Football Association. Kosovo lost against thehost with result 1–0 and won againstSàpmi with result 4–1.[102]

YearRoundPos.PldWDLGFGASquad
Northern CyprusKTFF 50th Anniversary CupRunners-up2nd210142Squad
TotalRunners-up1/1210142—

FIFA ranking history

As of 19 November 2025[3][103]

 Best ranking Worst ranking Best mover Worst mover

RankYearPldWDLWin %RankingMove
Best (+)Worst (−)BestWorst
 80202510721070.00809119 (November)2 (July)
9920249504055.56991063 (October)3 (June)
101202310253020.001011116 (October)2 (September)
107202210433040.001061092 (February)1 (October)
111202114527035.711091206 (September)4 (October)
11720209126011.111151170 (February)1 (October)
115201910433040.001141306 (June)1 (November)
 13120189720077.7813117824 (August)1 (January)
17720177106014.291641849 (November)6 (April)
 16520165113020.0016419022 (September)190 (July)

Head-to-head record

As of 18 November 2025 after the match againstSwitzerland.[91]
For head-to-head record before 1993, seethis article.
OpponentPldWDLGFGAGDWin %Reference
1993–present
 Albania6114911−2016.67H2H results[6][104][105]
 Andorra211041+3050.00H2H results
 Armenia321084+4066.67H2H results
 Azerbaijan211040+4050.00H2H results
 Belarus200213−2000.00H2H results
 Bulgaria211043+1050.00H2H results
 Burkina Faso220070+7100.00H2H results
 Comoros110042+2100.00H2H results
 Croatia200207−7000.00H2H results
 Cyprus4400141+13100.00H2H results
 Czech Republic210133+0050.00H2H results
 Denmark101022+0000.00H2H results
 England200239−6000.00H2H results
 Equatorial Guinea110020+2100.00H2H results
 Faroe Islands422051+4050.00H2H results
 Finland201112−1000.00H2H results
 Gambia110010+1100.00H2H results
 Georgia210122+0050.00H2H results
 Gibraltar110010+1100.00H2H results
 Greece603337−4000.00H2H results
 Guinea100112−1000.00H2H results
 Haiti101000+0000.00H2H results
 Hungary100102−2000.00H2H results
 Iceland420266+0050.00H2H results
 Israel211021+1050.00H2H results
 Jordan100102−2000.00H2H results
 Latvia110043+1100.00H2H results
 Lithuania330071+6100.00H2H results
 Madagascar110010+1100.00H2H results
 Malta3300102+8100.00H2H results
 Moldova211021+1050.00H2H results
 Monaco110071+6100.00H2H results
 Montenegro211031+2050.00H2H results
 North Macedonia100112−1000.00H2H results
 Northern Cyprus100101−1000.00H2H results
 Northern Ireland210144+0050.00H2H results
 Norway100103−3000.00H2H results
 Oman110010+1100.00H2H results
 Romania401308−8000.00H2H results
 San Marino110041+3100.00H2H results
 Sápmi110041+3100.00
 Saudi Arabia110010+1100.00H2H results
 Senegal100113−2000.00H2H results
 Slovenia411233+0025.00H2H results
 Spain200215−4000.00H2H results
 Sweden520337−4040.00H2H results
  Switzerland504159−4000.00H2H results
 Turkey3003212−10000.00H2H results
H2H results*
 Ukraine200205−5000.00H2H results
49 countries105422241153141+12040.00All H2H results

Honours

Awards

See also

Men's
Women's

Notes and references

Notes

  1. ^abThe alternative name of theAlbania national team that was used during this match.[4]
  2. ^Dobrica Barbaroga was the Albanianized full name of Dobrica Barbarogić by the media of that time, which seems to be expression of peaceful coexistence with national minorities even in Kosovo at that time.[5]
  3. ^Iceland played their home match atEstadio Nueva Condomina,Murcia, Spain,[83] due to construction onLaugardalsvöllur,Reykjavík, the only Icelandic venue which meets UEFA requirements.[84]
  4. ^On 11 November 2020,Bernard Challandes tested positive withCOVID-19 andMuharrem Sahiti was named as his replacement for the November 2020 matches,[86] againstAlbania (2–1 away defeat),[87]Slovenia (2–1 away defeat),[88] andMoldova (1–0 home win).[89]
  5. ^Additional matches are scheduled to be played inArgentina,Paraguay, andUruguay in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of thefirst world cup, however they are not considered to be official hosts of the tournament.[97]

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