FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

Sweden vs Kosovo 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage

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  • 32': Fisnik Asllani

Introduction

Sweden are hosting Kosovo at Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA.

Match Commentary

  • 32': Goal! Sweden 0, Kosovo 1. Fisnik Asllani (Kosovo) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Veldin Hodza.
  • 40': Albian Hajdari (Kosovo) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Sweden 0, Kosovo 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Sweden. Anthony Elanga replaces Lucas Bergvall.
  • 45': Substitution, Sweden. Anton Salétros replaces Yasin Ayari.
  • 45': Substitution, Sweden. Roony Bardghji replaces Alexander Bernhardsson.
  • 45': Second Half begins Sweden 0, Kosovo 1.
  • 66': Substitution, Kosovo. Muharrem Jashari replaces Florent Muslija.
  • 71': Substitution, Kosovo. Edon Zhegrova replaces Fisnik Asllani.
  • 71': Substitution, Kosovo. Lindon Emërllahu replaces Veldin Hodza.
  • 76': Arijanet Muric (Kosovo) is shown the yellow card.
  • 82': Substitution, Sweden. Ken Sema replaces Gabriel Gudmundsson.
  • 90': Substitution, Kosovo. Albion Rrahmani replaces Vedat Muriqi.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sweden 0, Kosovo 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

Venue: Ullevi Stadium
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA Standings

POS TEAM GP GD PTS
+9 Switzerland 4 10 0
-1 Kosovo 4 7 1
-3 Slovenia 4 3 1
-5 Sweden 4 1 3
Full Table

Statistics

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10 Fouls 16
2 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 0
0 Corner Kicks 12
4 Saves 2
32.5 Possession 67.5
7 SHOTS 13
3 ON GOAL 4
0.4 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
253 Accurate Passes 590
335 Passes 686
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
1 Accurate Crosses 12
5 Crosses 34
0.2 Cross % 0.4
63 Long Balls 49
28 Accurate Long Balls 25
0.4 Long Balls % 0.5
0 Blocked Shots 3
7 Effective Tackles 6
13 Tackles 10
0.5 Tackle % 0.6
17 Interceptions 7
48 Effective Clearances 10
48 Clearances 10

Line-Ups

SWE Sweden (3-5-2)

No. Name
12 Viktor Johansson (GK)
4 Isak Hien
3 Victor Lindelöf
22 Gustaf Lagerbielke
8 Daniel Svensson
7 Lucas Bergvall
18 Yasin Ayari
5 Gabriel Gudmundsson
21 Alexander Bernhardsson
9 Alexander Isak
17 Viktor Gyökeres

KOS Kosovo (3-1-4-2)

No. Name
1 Aro Muric (GK) Yellow Card
2 Kreshnik Hajrizi
5 Albian Hajdari Yellow Card
4 Ilir Krasniqi
23 Leon Avdullahu
8 Florent Muslija
20 Veldin Hodza
13 Dion Gallapeni
15 Mërgim Vojvoda
11 Fisnik Asllani
18 Vedat Muriqi

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