Kosovo vs Republic of Ireland Highlights - September 24, 2026

Kosovo beat Republic of Ireland 1-0 in UEFA Nations League on September 24, 2026. The match was played at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri.

Vedat Muriqi (83') scored for Kosovo.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Kosovo 2 games without defeat.

They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Vedat Muriqi’s effort (9'). Chiedozie Ogbene could not find the target for Republic of Ireland (23').

Shortly afterwards, Edon Zhegrova sent an effort off target for Kosovo (28'). A block denied Vedat Muriqi on 28 minutes.

Vedat Muriqi tested the goalkeeper for Kosovo (39').

After the break, Troy Parrott forced a save for Republic of Ireland on 50 minutes. John Egan shot wide for Republic of Ireland on 55 minutes.

Moments later, Veldin Hodza could not find the target for Kosovo (56'). Edon Zhegrova saw a shot blocked (64').

Soon after, the referee cautioned Jayson Molumby of Republic of Ireland on 66 minutes.

James Abankwah was booked for Republic of Ireland (68'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Vedat Muriqi’s effort (81').

Shortly afterwards, Vedat Muriqi put one away for Kosovo (83'). Mërgim Vojvoda tested the goalkeeper for Kosovo (90').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Leon Avdullahu’s effort (90'+3'). Substitutions: Kosovo 4, Republic of Ireland 5.

Kosovo controlled 57.3% of possession. Kosovo had 22 shots with 8 on target, while Republic of Ireland had 3 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 5. Corners: Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 0.

Kosovo completed the most passes, 499 in total at 82% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.