World Cup qualifiers 2026: Latvia-Albania, the likely lineups

In the fourth round of World Cup qualifiers, Latvia and Albania face each other on Tuesday, June 10, at 8:45 p.m. Second in the group, the Albanian national team is called upon to win to consolidate its place and put pressure on Group K’s leading England. On the other side is a Latvia that, despite having a lower-level squad than its rivals, has no intention of playing as a second-tier player and will try to snatch points so as not to miss the train right away.

The Albanian national team will be in the lead.

Nicolato opts for a cautious 5-4-1 with Gutkovskis as the only forward. Midfield dike formed by Zelenkovs and Savljevs, on the outsides Ikaunieks and Jaunzems. Defense headed by Cernomordijs, between the posts Zviedris.

Sylvinho responds with a 4-2-3-1. Manj will be the offensive terminal, with Hoxha, Laci and Broja acting in support in the three-quarter. In the midfield Shehu with director Asllani of Inter’Inter, in defense Djimsiti (Atalanta).

Probable lineups

Lettonia (5-4-1): Zviedris; Ciganiks, Balodis, Cernomordijs, Jurkovskis, Savalnieks; Ikaunieks, Zelenkovs, Savljevs, Jaunzems; Gutkovskis. Coach: Paolo Nicolato.

Albania (4-2-3-1): Strakosha; Mitaj, Djimsiti, Ajeti, Hysaj; Asllani, Shehu; Hoxha, Laci, Broja; Manaj. Coach: Sylvinho.