Kosovo pulled off a stunning 4-3 upset victory against Slovakia in a World Cup qualifier on 26 March, with the visitors' defensive solidity proving decisive despite Slovakia's attacking dominance. The hosts dominated possession and created significantly more opportunities, registering 21 shots with 8 on target, yet their 1.6 expected goals underscored poor conversion efficiency. Slovakia's goalkeeper made just five saves at a 62.5 per cent save rate, ultimately unable to contain Kosovo's clinical finishing from limited chances—the visitors managed only nine shots but five reached the target, translating to four goals. Kosovo's compact 5-3-2 formation frustrated Slovakia's 3-4-2-1 setup, which struggled to break down the deep defensive block despite territorial advantage. Fisnik Asllani opened the scoring for Kosovo in what became a chaotic encounter. The result represents a significant setback for Slovakia's qualification hopes and marks an exceptional away performance from Kosovo.