Foda is convinced Kosovo will feel at home in Vienna

Austria will face Kosovo in Vienna on September 27 as part of League B of the Nations League.

But Franco Foda is convinced Kosovo will feel at home against Austria in Vienna.

Israel and Ireland are also in Group 3 of League B.

The “Dardanians” make their League B debut against the latter. Kosovo hosts Ireland on September 24 at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium.

Kosovo coach Foda expects the “Dardanians” to have the support of around 15,000 Albanians against Austria, the national team he previously coached.

“This will be a home game for us, because we are sure that 10,000 or 15,000 Kosovars will support us in Vienna,” Foda said in an interview with “Sky”.

Kosovo had strong support in the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches, on trips to Sweden and Switzerland, and especially against Slovenia in Ljubljana.

There is also great interest among Albanians in supporting Kosovo for the match Kosovo will play against Slovakia in Bratislava in March.

The National Stadium in Bratislava, where the match will be played, has a capacity of 22,500 seats.

Foda mentioned Vienna as the city where the match against Kosovo will be played. However, Austrian media report that the venue has not yet been confirmed.

Foda coached Austria in 48 matches, from November 2017 to March 2022, recording 27 wins, six draws and 15 losses.

Austria’s greatest achievement under Foda was reaching the round of 16 at Euro 2021. Austria were eliminated by Italy after extra time at that stage.

Foda stressed that the match would be an emotional one.

“Austria was not my first choice. They have exceptional quality. On the other hand, I can’t wait to see my former players again,” Foda stressed.

Foda has also led Kosovo in the best possible way so far.

Under his leadership, Kosovo secured promotion to League B of the Nations League for the first time, and in March they will compete in the World Cup playoffs.