Kosovo beat Andorra 3-0 at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Prishtinë on Sunday, 7 June 2026, delivering the kind of composed performance that underscores Franco Foda’s rebuild one year before the next qualifying cycle.
Foda again left his lineup without an official formation on the teamsheet, but the structure was evident. Visar Bekaj stood behind a back line of Mërgim Vojvoda, Ilir Krasniqi, Albian Hajdari and Dion Gallapeni, while Albion Rrahmani and Fisnik Asllani led the front line. Andorra disrupted the rhythm only with fouls, collecting four cautions by the 38th minute before their resistance finally cracked. Iker Álvarez turned the ball into his own net in the 41st minute after sustained home pressure to send Kosovo into the break ahead.
Foda’s half-time message focused on tempo, and he immediately introduced Ermal Krasniqi for Muharrem Jashari and Veldin Hodža for Lindon Emërllahu. Six minutes later Valmir Matoshi and Vesel Demaku replaced Asllani and Leon Avdullahu to keep the hosts driving forward. Rrahmani won and converted the resulting penalty in the 53rd minute, his calm finish doubling the advantage. Andorra boss Koldo Álvarez could only shuffle his bench while watching his goalkeeper pick up another booking in the 51st minute to compound the visitors’ frustrations.
Kosovo stayed on the front foot with further changes on the hour, and even after Rrahmani made way for Dardan Shabanhaxhaj in the 76th minute the hosts struck again. Matoshi capped his lively cameo two minutes later by angling in the third goal, sealing a dominant outing. Elvis Rexhbeçaj’s 86th-minute yellow card was the lone blemish on an otherwise controlled finale, and Kosovo now carry renewed confidence into their June camp. Andorra, meanwhile, leave with Koldo demanding calmer heads, especially after watching how other friendlies such as Croatia’s 2-1 win over Slovenia showcased composure under pressure.
Key stats
- Final score: Kosovo 3-0 Andorra
- Goals: 41' Iker Álvarez (own goal), 53' Albion Rrahmani (penalty), 78' Valmir Matoshi
- Bookings (Andorra): 28' Gerard Sola Garcia, 29' Éric Izquierdo, 32' Iker Álvarez, 38' Pau Babot, 44' Ot Remolins Planes, 51' Iker Álvarez, 63' Hugo Ferreira, 79' Nil Linares Boutarfass, 85' Jesús Rubio
- Booking (Kosovo): 86' Elvis Rexhbeçaj
Kosovo matchday squad
- Visar Bekaj (GK)
- Altin Gjokaj (GK)
- Mërgim Vojvoda
- Ilir Krasniqi
- Albian Hajdari
- Dion Gallapeni
- Ron Raçi
- Lindon Emërllahu
- Leon Avdullahu
- Muharrem Jashari
- Baton Zabergja
- Vesel Demaku
- Betim Fazliji
- Veldin Hodža
- Ermal Krasniqi
- Elvis Rexhbeçaj
- Valmir Matoshi
- Fisnik Asllani
- Albion Rrahmani
- Dardan Shabanhaxhaj
Andorra matchday squad
- Iker Álvarez (GK)
- Alex Ruiz (GK)
- Marc De Castro Prat (GK)
- Biel Borra Font
- Joel Guillén
- Ian Bryan Olivera
- Moisés San Nicolás
- Marc Vales
- Alex Cornella Molins
- Francisco Pomares
- Alexandre Martínez
- Éric Izquierdo
- Pau Babot
- Ot Remolins Planes
- Hugo Ferreira
- Aron Rodrigo Tapia
- Jordi Aláez
- Ricard Fernández “Cucu”
- Gerard Sola Garcia
- Guillaume Lopez
- Nil Linares Boutarfass
- Jesús Rubio
- Izan Fernández
