Kosovo vs Spain: times, TV and how to watch online

Spain travel to face Kosovo in a crucial World Cup qualifier for La Roja at the Pristina City Stadium on Wednesday.

After losing to 2-1 Sweden last week, Luis Enrique’s men got back on track with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Georgia on Sunday and will now look to record a second consecutive win against Kosovo, who lost 3-1 when the sides met in March in Seville.

Anything less than a win will leave Spain’s hopes of securing the top guaranteed qualification spot in a precarious position. The 2010 World Cup winners currently sit top of Group B with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), but only one point separates them from second-placed Sweden, who have two games in hand.

But third-placed Kosovo could prove to be a tricky opponent for Spain, with Wednesday’s hosts looking to extend their unbeaten run to three games. After a hard-fought away win against Georgia (1-0) and a commendable 1-1 home draw against Greece, Bernard Challandes’s side will go into the game full of confidence, knowing an unlikely victory would keep their even more unlikely chances of securing the second qualification spot alive. Kosovo have lost just one of their last six fixtures in all competition, winning four and drawing once.

Spain will be without center-back Pau Torres, midfielder Pedri and attackers Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal, all of whom have been given extended leave after having featured in Euro 2020 and the Olympic Games over the summer. Thiago Alcantara, Fabian Ruiz and Diego Llorente are also not in the squad, while left-back Jose Gaya is unavaible after picking up an injury in Sunday’s win over Georgia.

What time does Kosovo vs Spain kick off?

The World Cup 2022 qualifying match between Kosovo and Spain takes place at the Pristina City Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday, 8 September 2021, kicking off at the local time of 8.45pm (CEST).

US (ET): 2.45pm

US (PT): 11.45am

UK: 7.45pm

For elsewhere in the world, you can find out here what time the Kosovo vs Spain game kicks off.

Where can I watch Kosovo vs Spain?

In the US and UK, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting Kosovo vs Spain:

US: TUDN.com, ESPN+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN App, Univision NOW

UK: Sky Sports Red Button, SKY GO Extra.

For everywhere else in the world, you can see here what channels will broadcast the Kosovo vs Spain game.

Kosovo vs Spain: live AS English coverage

You’ll also be able to follow live-text coverage of Kosovo vs Spain right here on AS English. We'll be building up to the game from about an hour ahead of kick-off, before taking you through the action as it unfolds.