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Kosovo national under-21 football team

Kosovo national under-21 football team

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The Kosovo national under-21 football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja e futbollit të Kosovës nën 21 vjeç; Serbian: Фудбалска репрезентација Косова до 21. године, romanized: Fudbalska reprezentacija Kosova do 21. godine) is the national under-21 football team of Kosovo and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Kosovo national team.

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History

Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies

On 6 February 2013, FIFA gave the permission to play international friendly games against other member associations.[2] Whereas, on 13 January 2014, there was a change of this permit that forbade Kosovo to play against the national teams of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Club teams were also allowed to play friendlies and this happened after a FIFA Emergency Committee meeting. However, it was stipulated that clubs and representative teams of the Football Federation of Kosovo may not display national symbols as flags, emblems, etc. or play national anthems. The go-ahead was given after meetings between the Football Association of Serbia and Sepp Blatter.

Membership in UEFA and FIFA

See also: Membership of Kosovo in international sports federations

In September 2015 at an UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Malta was approved the request from the federation to the admission in UEFA to the next Ordinary Congress to be held in Budapest.[3] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress. Kosovo were accepted into UEFA after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.[4][5] Ten days later, Kosovo was accepted in FIFA during their 66th congress in Mexico with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.[6]

2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications

On 26 January 2017, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 5 of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Azerbaijan, Germany, Israel, Norway and Republic of Ireland.[7] On 25 March 2017, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications with a 1–0 away defeat in against Republic of Ireland.[8] On 29 July 2017, UEFA confirmed that the match in which Kosovo had lost with a deep score 0–5 against Norway was given as a 3–0 victory for Kosovo, this happened after in that match for Norway had played Kristoffer Ajer who was suspended.[9] This match for Kosovo was the first victory in a qualifying match for a major tournament. Kosovo would secure another dramatic win against Norway at home with 3–2 by two goals from Enis Bytyqi and one from Florent Hasani, that was Kosovo's first home win in their history at this competition.[10]

2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications

On 11 December 2018, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 3 of the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Albania, Andorra, Austria, England and Turkey.[11] Before the start of this qualifying cycle, Kosovo in March 2019 played two friendly matches in Antalya with Turkmenistan which won with a narrow score of 3–2,[12] and with Malta which won with a minimum score of 1–0,[13] in the composition of Kosovo was the players who would potentially be part of the national team during the qualifying cycle. On 6 June 2019, Kosovo started the qualifying cycle against Andorra which they defeated with a deep score 4–0 and this match is their best result yet.[14] Kosovo would follow this great result after beating Turkey at home with 3-1 showing a great display. Also leading the qualifying table, for the first time in their history.[15] Success wouldn't follow as Kosovo than lost a string of five matches in the process in which they only scored two goals.[16] Against Albania losing away with 2-1 in Elbasan.[17] Kosovo would secure their third win against Andorra at home with a close 1-0 win. Their last match ended in a devastating loss against Turkey in Istanbul with 3-0 their seventh loss in total. Kosovo finished their Qualifying in 5th place with nine points, only above Andorra, but trailing behind Turkey, Albania, Austria and Group winners England.[18]

Competitive record

UEFA European Under-21 Championship

On 26 January 2017, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 5 of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Azerbaijan, Germany, Israel, Norway and Republic of Ireland.[19] On 25 March 2017, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications with a 1–0 away defeat in against Republic of Ireland.[20]

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Non-FIFA Tournament

Kosovo U21 has so far only participated in one international tournament in Valais Youth Cup, a two-day international football tournament. In which they finished in fourth place. Their first match was against Ghana in which they lost.

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Fixtures and results

For all past match results of the national team, see Kosovo national under-21 football team results.

2023

24 March Friendly Moldova  0–0  Kosovo Belek, Turkey
14:00 Report Stadium: Cornelia Deluxe Resort Training Camp
Referee: Mazlum Doğan (Turkey)
27 March Friendly Turkey  4–2  Kosovo Alanya, Turkey
19:00 Yıldırım 3', 8'
Yıldız 42'
Tagir 69'		 Report Emërllahu 35', 54' (pen.) Stadium: Kırbıyık Holding Stadium
Referee: Ömer Faruk Turtay (Turkey)
20 June UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Kosovo  2–0  Estonia Pristina, Kosovo
20:00 Llugiqi 40'
Hoti 70'		 Report Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Joey Kooij (Netherlands)
8 September UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Poland  3–0  Kosovo Płock, Poland
20:00 Mosór 25'
Rakoczy 30', 44'		 Report Stadium: Stadion im. Kazimierza Górskiego
Attendance: 6,265
Referee: Lothar D'hondt (Belgium)
12 September UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Kosovo  0–3  Germany Pristina, Kosovo
19:00 Report Moukoko 74', 78'
Kleine-Bekel 89'		 Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 1,950
Referee: Mikkel Redder (Denmark)
17 October UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Bulgaria  1–1  Kosovo Sofia, Bulgaria
17:30 Sorakov 90+1' Report Tahiri 8' (pen.) Stadium: Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov
Attendance: 358
Referee: Jan Petrik (Czech Republic)
17 November UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Kosovo  2–2  Bulgaria Podujevo, Kosovo
13:00
  • Tahiri 34', 59'
 Report
Stadium: Zahir Pajaziti Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Patrik Kolarić (Croatia)
21 November UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Kosovo  3–1  Israel Podujevo, Kosovo
13:00
Report
Stadium: Zahir Pajaziti Stadium
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)
Referee: Iwan Arwel Griffith (Wales)

2024

22 March UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Germany  0–0  Kosovo Chemnitz, Germany
18:00 Report Stadium: Stadion an der Gellertstraße
Attendance: 6,899
Referee: Daniele Chiffi (Italy)
10 September UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Israel  v  Kosovo Israel
Report
11 October UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Kosovo  v  Poland Pristina, Kosovo
Report Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium
15 October UEFA Euro 2025 qualification Estonia  v  Kosovo Estonia
Report

Players

Current squad

  • The following players were called up for the UEFA Euro 2025 qualification match against Germany, on 22 March 2024.[21]
  • All caps and goals as of 22 March 2024 after match against Germany, only matches as FIFA member are included.
  • Players in bold have been called up or have played at least one full international match with national senior team.
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Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.

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Coaching staff

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Head-to-head records against other countries

As of 11 June 2019
Head-to-head records are included only matches as FIFA member.
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See also

Men's
Women's

Notes and references

Notes

    References

    1. [1]
      "Football Federation of Kosovo". Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
    2. [2]
      "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2019.
    3. [3]
      "UEFA shqyrton në mars të vitit të ardhshëm anëtarësimin e Kosovës" [UEFA reviews in March next year Kosovo's membership] (in Albanian). Voice of America. 19 September 2015.
    4. [4]
      "Football Federation of Kosovo joins UEFA". UEFA. 3 May 2016.
    5. [5]
      "Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote". The Guardian. 3 May 2016.
    6. [6]
      "Zyrtare: Kosova pranohet në FIFA, jemi të barabartë me të gjitha vendet e botës" [Official: Kosovo is admitted to FIFA, we are equal to all countries in the world] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 13 May 2016.
    7. [7]
      "Kosova U21 në grup me Gjermaninë, ja orari i ndeshjeve" [Kosovo U21 in group with Germany and the match schedules] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018. Kosova u përfshi në Grupin 5, me kundërshtarë shumë të fortë si Gjermania, Izraeli, Norvegjia, Irlanda dhe Azerbajxhani
    8. [8]
      "Kosova U21 e pafat kundër Irlandës, humb me rezultat të ngushtë" [Kosovo U21 unlucky against Ireland, loses with a close result] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 25 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
    9. [9]
      "UEFA e konfirmon: Kosova fiton tri pikë në tavolinë kundër Norvegjisë" [UEFA confirms: Kosovo wins three points on table against Norway] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 29 July 2017.
    10. [10]
      "Fitore historike e Kosovës U21, e përmbys Norvegjinë në "Adem Jashari"" [Historic victory of Kosovo U21, overthrowing Norway in "Adem Jashari"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 1 September 2017.
    11. [11]
      "Kosova U21 në grup me Shqipërinë dhe Anglinë" [Kosovo U21 in a group with Albania and England] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 11 December 2018.
    12. [12]
      "Kombëtarja U21 shënoi fitore në miqësoren kundër Turkmenistanit" [The national U21 team scored a victory in the friendly against Turkmenistan] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 24 March 2019.
    13. [13]
      "Kombëtarja U21 fiton edhe në miqësoren kundër Maltës" [The national U21 team also wins in the friendly against Malta] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 March 2019.
    14. [14]
      "Kosova U21 shkëlqen kundër Andorrës, fiton 4:0" [Kosovo U21 shines against Andorra, wins 4:0] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 6 June 2019.
    15. [15]
      "Kosova U21 fiton dhe merr kreun, në 'Fadil Vokrri' dorëzohet edhe Turqia". 11 June 2019.
    16. [16]
      "Me në fund, Kosova U21 fiton pas disa humbjeve radhazi".
    17. [17]
      "Albania-Kosovo | Under-21 2021".
    18. [18]
      "Kosova U21 i përfundon me humbje kualifikimet për Euro 2021 - Gazeta Express". 17 November 2020.
    19. [19]
      "Kosova U21 në grup me Gjermaninë, ja orari i ndeshjeve" [Kosovo U21 in group with Germany and the match schedules] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018. Kosova u përfshi në Grupin 5, me kundërshtarë shumë të fortë si Gjermania, Izraeli, Norvegjia, Irlanda dhe Azerbajxhani
    20. [20]
      "Kosova U21 e pafat kundër Irlandës, humb me rezultat të ngushtë" [Kosovo U21 unlucky against Ireland, loses with a close result] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 25 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
    21. [21]
      "Tovërlani publikon listën e Kombëtares U21 për ndeshjen kualifikuese kundër Gjermanisë" [Tovërlani publishes the list of the national U21 team for the qualifying match against Germany] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 16 March 2024.
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