World Cup Qualification 2026: Albania-Latvia, the probable formations

The 8:45 p.m. start for Albania–Latvia, a match valid for Group K of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup scheduled in North America. The two selections played each other three months ago in Latvia, the first leg match ended 1-1: Albania is currently third on 5 points, the Baltics fourth on 4. Whoever loses this match will also have to give up hope of making it to the playoffs.

Sylvinho’s team is favored: Asani, Daku and Broja form the trident, in midfield Pajaziti is along with Berisha and Bajrami. Full-backs Hysaj and Aliji.

Latvia with Ikaunieks and Gutkovskis in attack, on the outsides are Jaunzems and Ciganiks. The three in the midfield are Varslavans, Saveljevs, Zelenkovs.

Latvia.

Albania-Latvia, the probable lineups
Albania (4-3-3): Dajsinani; Hysaj, Kacurri, Kumbulla, Aliji; Pajaziti, Berisha, Bajrami; Asani, Daku, Broja. All. Sylvinho.
Latvia (3-5-2): Zviedris; Jurkovskis, Cernomordijs, Balodis; Jaunzems, Varslavans, Saveljevs, Zelenkovs, Ciganiks; Ikaunieks, Gutkovskis. All: Nicolato.