Franco Foda speaks after historic victory: Kosovo deserves this, tonight we celebrate, tomorrow we go back to work

football

Express newspaper

26/03/2026 23:27

The Kosovo national team defeated Slovakia tonight in Bratislava, and secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup play-off final.

"Dardans" won 4-3 against Slovakia, writes "Gazeta Express".

After this historic achievement, Kosovo coach Franco Foda also spoke.

He said that Kosovo deserved the victory, and that preparations for the next match will begin tomorrow.

"We played well for 90 minutes and deserved the victory tonight. We will celebrate tonight, but from tomorrow we will prepare for the final. Kosovo deserves this," he said at a press conference after the match.

Kosovo will play in the "play-off" final on Tuesday, March 31, against Turkey at "Fadil Vokrri"./Express newspaper/