Gyokeres & Sweden Struggle: Kosovo 0-2 – Match Recap
- The Swedish national team suffered a defeat at the hands of Kosovo in a match for the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Viktor Gyokeres and his team conceded two...
- The Group B match of the 2026 European World Cup qualifiers saw Kosovo host Sweden.
- Sweden started with a lineup including strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga.
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Sweden Falls to Kosovo in World Cup Qualification 2026
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The Swedish national team suffered a defeat at the hands of Kosovo in a match for the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Viktor Gyokeres and his team conceded two goals without reply.
The Group B match of the 2026 European World Cup qualifiers saw Kosovo host Sweden. the game took place at Pristina City Stadium on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Sweden started with a lineup including strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga. Liverpool’s new signing, Alexander Sørloth, began the match on the bench.
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Sweden attempted to control the game from the start, but Kosovo managed to score the first goal in the 26th minute.
A swift counterattack saw Elvis Rexhbecaj find himself in a free position, receiving the ball and overcoming two swedish defenders, including goalkeeper Robin olsen, inside the penalty box.Kosovo took a 1-0 lead.
Kosovo extended their advantage three minutes before halftime. Vedat Muriqi scored after capitalizing on a pass from Albion rrahmani, making the score 2-0 for the home team at the end of the first half.
Match Statistics
| Team | Goals | Shots on Target | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | 2 | 4 | 42% |
| Sweden | 0 | 3 | 58% |
Key Players
- Elvis Rexhbecaj (Kosovo): Scored the opening goal with a determined run and finish.
- Vedat muriqi (Kosovo): Doubled Kosovo’s lead with a well-taken goal.
- Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden): Failed to make a meaningful impact on the game.
Timeline of Events
- 26th Minute: elvis rexhbecaj scores for Kosovo (1-0).
- 42nd Minute: vedat Muriqi scores for Kosovo (2-0).