Kosovo makes historic progress in FIFA rankings, Albania also rises - Gazeta Express
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Express newspaper

18/09/2025 11:04

Kosovo makes historic progress in FIFA rankings, Albania also rises

football

Express newspaper

18/09/2025 11:04

The Kosovo national team has made a historic breakthrough in the FIFA rankings.

The Dardanians have recorded their best position ever, since joining UEFA and FIFA.

Franco Foda's team sees itself in 91st position, advancing four positions.

The Greens were in 95th place in the preliminary rankings, writes "Gazeta Express".

But, the big victory over Sweden helped Vedat Muriqi and his teammates improve their position in this ranking, despite the heavy loss to Switzerland.

Kosovo has 1262.1 points, while it is ahead of Syria and behind El Salvador in the rankings.

Meanwhile, the Albanian National Team also made progress in this ranking, rising two positions.

Coach Sylvinho's team now finds itself in 66th place compared to 68th last month.

The Reds have 1380.66 points and are ahead of the United Arab Emirates and behind Honduras.

Albania defeated Gibraltar in a friendly this month, 1:0, and then Latvia with an identical result in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. /Express newspaper