Key Takeaways:
- Kosovo triumphed 1-0 away against Sweden in the European zone World Cup qualifiers in Gothenburg
- Fisnik Asllani netted the decisive goal in the 39th minute
- Kosovo climbed to second in Group “B” with 7 points, now 4 clear of Slovenia in third; only a point needed away at Slovenia to secure a playoff spot for the 2026 World Cup
Match Analysis
Kosovo delivered a remarkable upset against Sweden, clinching a 1-0 victory on Swedish soil in their European zone World Cup qualifying encounter held in Gothenburg. The match saw the visitors hold firm defensively and capitalise on their chance to secure a crucial three points away from home.
Sweden have lost twice to Kosovo and sit bottom of Group B in UEFA World Cup qualifying 📉 pic.twitter.com/loGY2GWisA
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 13, 2025
Fisnik Asllani’s Decisive Contribution
The only goal of the evening came courtesy of Fisnik Asllani, who struck in the 39th minute to give Kosovo the lead. His goal ultimately proved decisive as Sweden were unable to respond, setting the stage for a significant result in Group “B”.
Group “B” Standings and Qualification Outlook
Following this victory, Kosovo have risen to second position within Group “B”, accumulating a total of 7 points. This leaves them 4 points ahead of Slovenia, currently in third place. In the next round of fixtures, Kosovo will travel to face Slovenia, where a single point will suffice for them to guarantee a seat in the playoff round for the 2026 World Cup.
| Team | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | 7 | 2nd |
| Slovenia | 3 | 3rd |
