World Cup qualifiers 2026: Serbia-Albania, the likely lineups
Serbia–Albania is a match valid for Group K of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup: teams on the pitch at 8:45 pm. It is a real play-off for the second position in the group dominated by England: Albania is second on 8 points and is fresh from its narrow success with Latvia, while Serbia is third at 7 but with one game less. In the first leg match the two teams drew 0-0.
Vlahovic-Mitrovic is Serbia’s attacking tandem, which fields Zivkovic and Kostic on the flanks. In the midfield there is space for Maksimovic, Gudelj, Stankovic.
Sylvinho will rely on the trident Broja, Manaj, Bajrami to create dangers for the Serbian goal; in midfield Asllani along with Laci and Shehu.
Serbia-Albania, the likely lineups
Serbia (3-5-2): Petrovic; Erakovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, Maksimovic, Gudelj, Stankovic, Kostic; Mitrovic, Vlahovic. All: Stojkovic.
Albania (4-3-3): Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Laci, Shehu, Asllani; Broja, Manaj, Bajrami. All: Sylvinho.
