Albania and Serbia Draw 0-0 in World Cup 2026 Qualifier Match

The match of the 3rd round of the qualifying tournament for the 2026 World Cup has concluded, featuring the national teams of Albania and Serbia. The game took place at the Air Albania Stadium (Arena Kombetare) in Tirana, Albania. The referee blew the starting whistle at 21:45 Moscow time. The match ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.

Neither team was able to score and thus delight their fans with goals. Notably, in the 45+1 minute, Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made a crucial save, denying Albanian forward Rey Manaj’s penalty shot.

This was Serbia’s opening match in the qualifying tournament, and the team currently sits in fourth place in Group K. Albania, with four points, occupies the second spot.