💨 Abstract

The upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier between Albania and Serbia is fraught with historical and political tensions, particularly stemming from the Kosovo conflict. This match, to be held in Tirana, is one of the most charged rivalries in European football. Despite efforts to keep the focus on sport, nationalistic fervor and past incidents, like a 2014 match abandoned due to a drone incident, loom large.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff