Agim Ademi: We have been the most sensational team; I believe we will qualify for the World Cup

FFK President Agim Ademi is optimistic about the 2026 World Cup, and made that clear during a lengthy interview with “Koha Tetovë Television”.

He said he would like all the neighboring national teams, including Albania and North Macedonia, to secure a World Cup ticket alongside Kosovo.

“It could be that one of us (Kosovo, Albania or North Macedonia) makes it to the World Cup; I would like all three of us to. We had a difficult group; we could have ended up with no points or as champions. We finished in second place because of the defeat away to Switzerland. Apart from that match, we have been the most sensational team. I am very happy that FIFA and UEFA regard Kosovo as a surprise.”

He said Kosovo will not be afraid of Slovakia, who are favorites because they are playing at home.

“I believe in the team against Slovakia, in the gladiators who are in good form and are proving themselves with their clubs. I hope we will have a full squad, and that we have as much as the Slovaks do, so it’s 50-50. We are not afraid of Slovakia, but that doesn’t mean we will win. We have to be clear that they are a strong national team that wants to be at the World Cup. Plus, they are playing at home, which is a slight advantage.”

Finally, Ademi stressed that he believes Kosovo will qualify because all the players are in exceptional form.

“I am always optimistic because I base that on the team’s results and quality. Kosovo’s players at their clubs are either among the best or regular starters. Muriqi is among the top scorers in La Liga, Amir Rrahmani is the best in Serie A, and the others in Turkey are captains too. In Germany, they are in the best form; Muslija, for example, is the key player. Aro Murici is in the form of his life, as is Saipi. These Hoffenheim players are the reason Hoffenheim are in contention for Europe; their rise has happened, and Fisnik Asllani is wanted by all the teams in Europe. I hope they keep it up, and I believe in this team. I know they will give 100 percent.”