World Cup Qualification 2026: Slovenia-Kosovo, the likely lineups

At 8:45 p.m. at Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana, Slovenia hosts Kosovo in the penultimate day of Group B of World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The hosts are obliged to win to still hope for second place, while the guests with a victory would at least secure the playoffs.

Kek still has to do without Sesko, who will be replaced by Sturm in attack alongside Gradisar. The two will be supported by a midfield made up of Seslar, Cerin, Elsnik and Stojanovic, while the defense will be led by the’former Udinese player Bijol.

The two will be supported by a midfield made up of Seslar, Cerin, Elsnik and Stojanovic.

Foda should instead bet on former Lazio man Muriqi in attack, who will be joined by Albion Rrahmani. In the midfield Vojvoda (Como) and Musilja on the outsides, while in defense there will be the Dellova-Aliti pair in front of goalkeeper Bekaj, who replaces the disqualified Muric (Sassuolo).

The defense will be the Dellova-Aliti pair in front of goalkeeper Bekaj, who replaces the disqualified Muric (Sassuolo).

Probable lineups

Slovenia (4-4-2): Oblak; Brekalo, Bijol, Drkusic, Karnicnik; Seslar, Cerin, Elsnik, Stojanovic; Gradisar, Sturm. Coach: Kek.

Kosovo (4-4-2): Bekaj; Krasniqi, Dellova, Aliti, Gallapeni; Vojvoda, Advullahu, Rexbecaj, Musilja; Muriqi, Rrahmani. Coach: Foda.