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Kosovo hosts Ireland in UEFA Nations League B opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Kosovo hosts Ireland in UEFA Nations League B opener

Summary

Kosovo faces Ireland in their first UEFA Nations League B match on Thursday at 7:45pm BST at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Prishtinë. Both teams are dealing with significant injury issues, with Kosovo missing key midfielders and Ireland losing several players including captain Nathan Collins. Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi takes over as team captain, while Ireland relies on Troy Parrott's recent goal-scoring form. Kosovo approaches the match with a mixed record in their recent games, whereas Ireland is unbeaten in their last four outings. The match is available for streaming in the UK via Amazon Prime Video.

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Status Watch

•Kosovo's opening match in League B on September 24.
•Ireland's Nathan Collins is unavailable due to injury.
•Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi named new team captain.
•Ireland remains unbeaten in last four matches before this match.
•Match streamed live on Amazon Prime Video UK.

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8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kosova vs Ireland – Match preview and team news

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Ireland is set to face Kosovo in their opening UEFA Nations League B match on Thursday, away from home as they look to start their new campaign on a positive note.Kosova vs Ireland – Match preview ...
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