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If Kosovo qualify, they would be in Group D and face Australia in Vancouver on Saturday, 13 June, Paraguay in San Francisco six days later and then co-hosts the United States in Los Angeles on 25 June.<\/p>\n
After the Kosovo War of 1998-1999, Kosovo celebrated its liberation day on 12 June, 1999, following the withdrawal of Serbian forces and the entry of Nato-led peacekeeping troops.<\/p>\n
Independence came nine years later, although, as of December 2025, out of 193 United Nations member states, only 110 recognise Kosovo as an independent nation.<\/p>\n
“Qualifying for the World Cup would be historic, bearing in mind it’s only 10 years since we’ve been recognised by Fifa and Uefa,” added Berisha.<\/p>\n
“Some have called Tuesday the biggest day in Kosovo’s history since Kosovo declared independence in 2008.<\/p>\n
“Some say it would be the third historic day for Kosovo – liberation day in 1999 after the war ended, Kosovo’s declaration of independence and this would be the third most important day in Kosovo’s history.<\/p>\n
“It would have a huge impact if Kosovo managed to qualify, bearing in mind the political situation. It would be a huge impact worldwide.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n