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The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Kosovo national team.Table of ContentsHistory[edit]Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies[edit]Membership in UEFA and FIFA[edit]2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications[edit]2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications[edit]Competitive record[edit]UEFA European Under-21 Championship[edit]Non-FIFA Tournament[edit]Fixtures and results[edit]2022[edit]2023[edit]2024[edit]Players[edit]Current squad[edit]Recent call-ups[edit]Coaching staff[edit]Head-to-head records against other countries[edit]See also[edit]Notes and references[edit]Notes[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]History[edit]Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies[edit]On 6 February 2013, FIFA gave the permission to play international friendly games against other member associations.[2] Whereas, on 13 January 2014, there was a change of this permit that forbade Kosovo to play against the national teams of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Club teams were also allowed to play friendlies and this happened after a FIFA Emergency Committee meeting. However, it was stipulated that clubs and representative teams of the Football Federation of Kosovo may not display national symbols as flags, emblems, etc. or play national anthems. The go-ahead was given after meetings between the Football Association of Serbia and Sepp Blatter.Membership in UEFA and FIFA[edit]In September 2015 at an UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Malta was approved the request from the federation to the admission in UEFA to the next Ordinary Congress to be held in Budapest.[3] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress. Kosovo were accepted into UEFA after members voted 28\u201324 in favor of Kosovo.[4][5] Ten days later, Kosovo was accepted in FIFA during their 66th congress in Mexico with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.[6]2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications[edit]On 26 January 2017, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 5 of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Azerbaijan, Germany, Israel, Norway and Republic of Ireland.[7] On 25 March 2017, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications with a 1\u20130 away defeat in against Republic of Ireland.[8] On 29 July 2017, UEFA confirmed that the match in which Kosovo had lost with a deep score 0\u20135 against Norway was given as a 3\u20130 victory for Kosovo, this happened after in that match for Norway had played Kristoffer Ajer who was suspended.[9] This match for Kosovo was the first victory in a qualifying match for a major tournament. Kosovo would secure another dramatic win against Norway at home with 3\u20132 by two goals from Enis Bytyqi and one from Florent Hasani, that was Kosovo’s first home win in their history at this competition.[10]2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications[edit]On 11 December 2018, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 3 of the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Albania, Andorra, Austria, England and Turkey.[11] Before the start of this qualifying cycle, Kosovo in March 2019 played two friendly matches in Antalya with Turkmenistan which won with a narrow score of 3\u20132,[12] and with Malta which won with a minimum score of 1\u20130,[13] in the composition of Kosovo was the players who would potentially be part of the national team during the qualifying cycle. On 6 June 2019, Kosovo started the qualifying cycle against Andorra which they defeated with a deep score 4\u20130 and this match is their best result yet.[14] Kosovo would follow this great result after beating Turkey at home with 3-1 showing a great display. Also leading the qualifying table, for the first time in their history.[15] Success wouldn’t follow as Kosovo than lost a string of five matches in the process in which they only scored two goals.[16] Against Albania losing away with 2-1 in Elbasan.[17] Kosovo would secure their third win against Andorra at home with a close 1-0 win. Their last match ended in a devastating loss against Turkey in Istanbul with 3-0 their seventh loss in total. Kosovo finished their Qualifying in 5th place with nine points, only above Andorra, but trailing behind Turkey, Albania, Austria and Group winners England.[18]Competitive record[edit]UEFA European Under-21 Championship[edit]On 26 January 2017, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 5 of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Azerbaijan, Germany, Israel, Norway and Republic of Ireland.[19] On 25 March 2017, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications with a 1\u20130 away defeat in against Republic of Ireland.[20]Non-FIFA Tournament[edit]Kosovo U21 has so far only participated in one international tournament in Valais Youth Cup, a two-day international football tournament. In which they finished in fourth place. Their first match was against Ghana in which they lost.YearRoundSquad 2013Fourth place4th2011210SquadTotal\u20141\/12011210\u2014Fixtures and results[edit]2022[edit]2023[edit]2024[edit]Players[edit]Current squad[edit]The following players were called up for the friendly matches against Moldova and Turkey, on 24 and 27 March 2023.[21]All caps and goals as of 27 March 2023 after match against Turkey, only matches as FIFA member are included.Players in bold have been called up or have played at least one full international match with national senior team.Recent call-ups[edit]The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.Coaching staff[edit]Head-to-head records against other countries[edit]As of 11 June 2019Head-to-head records are included only matches as FIFA member.See also[edit]Men’sWomen’sNotes and references[edit]Notes[edit]References[edit]^ “Football Federation of Kosovo”. F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Football Association.^ “FIFA Circular no.1342” (PDF). FIFA. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2019.^ “UEFA shqyrton n\u00eb mars t\u00eb vitit t\u00eb ardhsh\u00ebm an\u00ebtar\u00ebsimin e Kosov\u00ebs” [UEFA reviews in March next year Kosovo’s membership] (in Albanian). Voice of America. 19 September 2015.^ “Football Federation of Kosovo joins UEFA”. UEFA. 3 May 2016.^ “Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote”. The Guardian. 3 May 2016.^ “Zyrtare: Kosova pranohet n\u00eb FIFA, jemi t\u00eb barabart\u00eb me t\u00eb gjitha vendet e bot\u00ebs” [Official: Kosovo is admitted to FIFA, we are equal to all countries in the world] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 13 May 2016.^ “Kosova U21 n\u00eb grup me Gjermanin\u00eb, ja orari i ndeshjeve” [Kosovo U21 in group with Germany and the match schedules] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018. Kosova u p\u00ebrfshi n\u00eb Grupin 5, me kund\u00ebrshtar\u00eb shum\u00eb t\u00eb fort\u00eb si Gjermania, Izraeli, Norvegjia, Irlanda dhe Azerbajxhani^ “Kosova U21 e pafat kund\u00ebr Irland\u00ebs, humb me rezultat t\u00eb ngusht\u00eb” [Kosovo U21 unlucky against Ireland, loses with a close result] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 25 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018.^ “UEFA e konfirmon: Kosova fiton tri pik\u00eb n\u00eb tavolin\u00eb kund\u00ebr Norvegjis\u00eb” [UEFA confirms: Kosovo wins three points on table against Norway] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 29 July 2017.^ “Fitore historike e Kosov\u00ebs U21, e p\u00ebrmbys Norvegjin\u00eb n\u00eb “Adem Jashari”“ [Historic victory of Kosovo U21, overthrowing Norway in “Adem Jashari”] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 1 September 2017.^ “Kosova U21 n\u00eb grup me Shqip\u00ebrin\u00eb dhe Anglin\u00eb” [Kosovo U21 in a group with Albania and England] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 11 December 2018.^ “Komb\u00ebtarja U21 sh\u00ebnoi fitore n\u00eb miq\u00ebsoren kund\u00ebr Turkmenistanit” [The national U21 team scored a victory in the friendly against Turkmenistan] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 24 March 2019.^ “Komb\u00ebtarja U21 fiton edhe n\u00eb miq\u00ebsoren kund\u00ebr Malt\u00ebs” [The national U21 team also wins in the friendly against Malta] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 March 2019.^ “Kosova U21 shk\u00eblqen kund\u00ebr Andorr\u00ebs, fiton 4:0” [Kosovo U21 shines against Andorra, wins 4:0] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 6 June 2019.^ https:\/\/lajmi.net\/kosova-u21-fiton-dhe-merr-kreun-ne-fadil-vokrri-dorezohet-edhe-turqia\/^ https:\/\/ekonomiaonline.com\/me-ne-fund-kosova-u21-fiton-pas-disa-humbjeve-radhazi\/^ https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/under21\/match\/2026527\/^ https:\/\/www.gazetaexpress.com\/kosova-u21-i-perfundon-me-humbje-kualifikimet-per-euro-2021\/amp\/^ “Kosova U21 n\u00eb grup me Gjermanin\u00eb, ja orari i ndeshjeve” [Kosovo U21 in group with Germany and the match schedules] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018. Kosova u p\u00ebrfshi n\u00eb Grupin 5, me kund\u00ebrshtar\u00eb shum\u00eb t\u00eb fort\u00eb si Gjermania, Izraeli, Norvegjia, Irlanda dhe Azerbajxhani^ “Kosova U21 e pafat kund\u00ebr Irland\u00ebs, humb me rezultat t\u00eb ngusht\u00eb” [Kosovo U21 unlucky against Ireland, loses with a close result] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 25 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018.^ “Kosova U21 luan dy miq\u00ebsore n\u00eb Turqi, kjo \u00ebsht\u00eb lista e futbollist\u00ebve t\u00eb ftuar nga Tov\u00ebrlani” [Kosovo U21 plays two friendlies in Turkey, this is the list of footballers invited from Tov\u00ebrlani] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 18 March 2023.External links[edit]  "},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki24\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki24\/kosovo-national-under-21-football-team\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Kosovo national under-21 football team"}}]}]