an hour agoFSHF with announcement, match against Serbia with limited numbers of fans
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has officially announced that they have been sentenced by FIFA for the discriminatory behaviour of Albanian fans during the Albania match Andorra, and so besides the money they will be challenged even without a part of the fans who will be missing in the after-door stands. The Albanian national has started qualifying for the Cup [...]
The Albanian national has started qualifying for the 2026 World Cup during March, where in the first match has been defeated by England in London by 2-0, while in the second match against Andorra has won home 3-0, it is followed. Periscope.
However, the victory over Andorra has come at a great cost, as the FSHF has announced a conviction from FIFA because of the discrimination brought by fans, a condemnation that will not be well welcomed by Albanian fans.
“FIFA has fined the Albanian Football Federation following the discriminating behaviour of Albanian fans during the 2026 World qualifying match against Andorra, held at the “National Arena” stadium on March 24th 2025”.
FIFA's disciplinary Commission considers it unacceptable to bring fans and has imposed a fine of 20 thousand Swiss francs against the FSHF, as well as the closure of at least 20% of the stadium in Albania's next match at FIFA competitions, with priority in the Tributes behind gates”.
Under the FIFA decision, this 20% could be filled with community groups or organisations against discrimination, with preliminary approval from the world football government. Also, within 6 months, the FSHF must draft and present an improved plan against discrimination, which must be approved by FIFA”, the FSHF report said.
Otherwise, Albania's next match at the National Arena is Serbia's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place on June 7th under the K Group.
