Slovakia midfielder optimistic ahead of playoff against Kosovo
Tomash Rigo, one of the key players in Slovakia’s national team, is ready for the decisive clash against Kosovo. The 23-year-old midfielder has featured in all the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup and is expected to be called up for the playoff taking place in March. The playoff semifinal between Slovakia and Kosovo will be held on March 26 in
Tomash Rigo, one of the key players in Slovakia’s national team, is ready for the decisive clash against Kosovo. The 23-year-old midfielder has featured in all the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup and is expected to be called up for the playoff taking place in March.
The playoff semifinal between Slovakia and Kosovo will be held on March 26 in Bratislava. The winner of this match will face the winner of the Turkey–Romania matchup in the final, also at home.
Rigo, who plays for Stoke City in the English Championship, is optimistic about the chance of qualifying for the World Cup. He has also expressed enthusiasm about the new experience awaiting him in the USA.
“I think the group the winner of this playoff will enter is manageable, and we have a chance to earn some points and even advance. We will give our all in March to play at the World Cup. I have never been to America before, so I hope to see the country for the first time with the national team,” Rigo told the Slovak federation’s official website.
