The Albanian national team won 1–0 in Andorra in the penultimate match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, securing second place which leads to the Play-Off, helped also by England’s 2–0 victory against Serbia.

This is a historic achievement for the Albanian national team under coach Sylvinho.

The first half ended 0–0, while in the second half Albania significantly improved its performance.

In the 67th minute, Myrto Uzuni made an incursion down the right and delivered a brilliant assist to Kristjan Asllani, who scored the winning goal for the Red and Blacks.

Albania’s official lineup:

Strakosha; Hysaj, Gjimshiti (C), Ajeti, Mitaj; Asllani, Laçi, Shehu; Broja, Hoxha, Manaj.

Coach: Sylvinho

Match highlights minute by minute

80’ – Albania controls the game and develops excellent passing play in midfield.

77’ – Indrit Tuci replaces Rey Manaj.

75’ – Yellow card for Aron Rodrigo Tapia after a tactical foul.

71’ – Ball possession: 28% Andorra – 72% Albania.

67’ – GOAL! Quick counterattack with Uzuni down the right, who finds Asllani, and the latter scores calmly into the net.

60’ – Nedim Bajrami replaces Qazim Laçi.

59’ – Armando Broja leaves the field, replaced by Myrto Uzuni.

55’ – Arlind Ajeti receives a yellow card for holding his opponent during a duel.

46’ – The first half ends 0–0.

45+1’ – Berat Gjimshiti’s header hits the crossbar after a cross into the six-yard box.

45’ – One minute of added time.

39’ – Yellow card for Eric Izquierdo of Andorra.

37’ – Armando Broja sends a beautiful ball inside the box, but the defender clears the danger.

35’ – Rey Manaj shoots from inside the box, but the attempt is brilliantly blocked and ends in a corner.

33’ – Pau Babot tries to find a free teammate inside the box, but Thomas Strakosha comes out and clears.

31’ – Well-organized play by Andorra with short passes trying to find gaps in Albania’s defense.

28’ – Aron Rodrigo Tapia shoots from near the area, but the ball flies over the crossbar.

22’ – Rey Manaj wastes a chance by shooting into the defender’s back.

17’ – Kristjan Asllani takes a free kick; his shot flies just over the bar.

12’ – Rey Manaj controls the ball after a precise cross in the box, but his shot is unintentionally blocked by a teammate.

8’ – Deep ball from Ajeti, but Rey Manaj cannot reach it—goal kick for Andorra.

0’ – Romanian referee Horațiu Feșnic whistles for kick-off — Andorra vs. Albania has begun.

Before the match, emotional moments took place as thousands of Albanian fans sang the national anthem in unison, creating an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium.