Kosovo 4, Slovakia 3

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, Kosovo opened its World Cup qualifying campaign with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Štadión Tehelné pole. The match, organized by FIFA for World Cup qualification, defied statistical models that heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO system gave Slovakia a 57.3 percent probability to win. Instead, the visitors delivered a resilient performance, overcoming an early deficit and a late surge to secure a vital three points on the road. Slovakia struck first, silencing… Read more...