Czechia Dominates Albania in World Cup Qualifying Match
Shkoder, Albania – March 7, 2026 – The Czech Republic women’s national team secured a decisive victory over Albania, winning 5-1 in a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying match played today at the Shkoder Stadium. The win marks the Czech Republic’s first victory in the qualifying campaign.
Match Highlights
The Czech Republic took the lead early with a goal from Klára Cvrcková in the 14th minute. Albania responded quickly with a goal from Fortesa Berisha in the 17th minute, leveling the score. Although, the Czechs regained control of the match with Michaela Khyrova scoring in the 37th minute, extending their lead to 2-1 before halftime.
In the second half, the Czech Republic continued to dominate, with Franny Cerna adding a goal in the 50th minute, followed by another from Michaela Khyrova in the 62nd minute, and a second goal from Klára Cvrcková in the 67th minute, sealing the 5-1 victory.
Team Lineups and Statistics
Albania: Hyska, Spahiu, Bajraktari, Hilaj, Curraj, Hamonikaj, Metalla, Troka, Zarka, Krasniqi, Berisha.
Czechia: Lineup details were not fully provided in available sources.
Attendance at the match was 743. Lotta Vuorio served as the referee.
Key Game Statistics
- Possession: Details not available.
- Shots on Goal: Details not available.
- Shot Attempts: Details not available.
- Yellow Cards: Qëndresa Krasniqi (Albania), Anna Šubrtová (Czechia)
- Substitutions: Anna Šubrtová and Denisa Vesela (Czechia)
Current Standings
As of March 7, 2026, the standings in the qualifying group are as follows:
- Albania: 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses (3 points)
- Wales: 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses (3 points)
- Czechia: 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses (3 points)
- Montenegro: 0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses (1 point)
- England: 2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses
Looking Ahead
Both Albania and Czechia will continue their World Cup qualifying campaigns with upcoming matches. The results of these matches will be crucial as they vie for a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.