Match report

Kosovo Stuns Sweden with 1-0 Win in World Cup Qualification Europe

Sweden
Sweden
0–1
FT
Kosovo
Kosovo
Oct 13, 2025

Kosovo stunned the more favored Sweden with a 1-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, thanks to a goal by F. Asllani in the 32nd minute. The win marks a significant moment for Kosovo in their qualification journey, as they held off Sweden's relentless pressure to secure a notable victory.

Key Facts

  • • Kosovo secured a 1-0 victory over Sweden
  • • F. Asllani scored the only goal in the 32nd minute
  • • V. Hodža provided the assist for the goal
  • • A. Hajdari received a yellow card for Kosovo in the 40th minute
  • • Sweden made multiple substitutions, including L. Bergvall, Y. Ayari, and Alexander Bernhardsson, in the 46th minute

Lineups

Sweden

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Johansson (G)
  • 22 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 3 V. Lindelof (D)
  • 21 A. Bernhardsson (M)
  • 7 L. Bergvall (M)
  • 18 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 8 D. Svensson (M)
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 17 V. Gyökeres (F)
  • 9 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tornqvist
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt
  • 2 H. Ekdal
  • 6 E. Holm
  • 10 B. Nygren
  • 11 A. Elanga
  • 13 K. Sema
  • 14 A. Saletros
  • 15 C. Starfelt
  • 16 J. Karlstrom
  • 19 R. Bardghji
  • 20 H. Larsson

Kosovo

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Muric (G)
  • 4 I. Krasniqi (D)
  • 2 K. Hajrizi (D)
  • 5 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 23 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (M)
  • 20 V. Hodza (M)
  • 8 F. Muslija (M)
  • 13 D. Gallapeni (M)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)
  • 11 F. Asllani (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 16 A. Saipi
  • 3 L. Sadriu
  • 6 R. Raci
  • 7 M. Rashica
  • 9 A. Rrahmani
  • 10 E. Zhegrova
  • 14 V. Berisha
  • 17 E. Krasniqi
  • 19 L. Emerllahu
  • 21 M. Korenica
  • 22 M. Jashari

Timeline

  1. Kosovo
    32' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Asllani · Assist: V. Hodža
  2. Kosovo
    40' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hajdari

    Foul

  3. Sweden
    46' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bergvall · On: A. Elanga
  4. Sweden
    46' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Ayari · On: A. Salétros
  5. Sweden
    46' Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: R. Bardghji
  6. Kosovo
    66' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Muslija · On: M. Jashari
  7. Kosovo
    71' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Asllani · On: E. Zhegrova
  8. Kosovo
    71' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Hodža · On: Lindon Emërllahu
  9. Kosovo
    76' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Arijanet Murić

    Time wasting

  10. Sweden
    82' Sweden subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Gudmundsson · On: K. Sema
  11. Kosovo
    90' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: A. Rrahmani

Match Stats

Stat Sweden Kosovo
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 75%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 12 0
Total Passes 683 335
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.90 1.44
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 589 252
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Asllani's goal in the 32nd minute proved to be the turning point, giving Kosovo the lead they would not relinquish
  • ▸ Kosovo's resilience and disciplined defense held off Sweden's attempts to equalize, maintaining their lead throughout the second half