It was the first time that Kosovo played against a team that has taken part in the FIFA World Cup and the winning goal was scored by Kristian Nushi from the penalty kick on the 84th minute.
The starting line-up of that match was Anel Rashkaj, Dukagjin Gashi, Enis Zabërgja, Fisnik Papuçi, Ilir Nallbani, Kushtrim Mushica, Liridon Kukaj, Robert Gjeraj, Shpëtim Hasani and Yll Hoxha.
[11] On 3 June 2016, Kosovo played its first international friendly after the membership in UEFA and FIFA against Faroe Islands and the match ended in a 2–0 win.
[16] After the weak results during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifications and resignation of the coach at that time, Albert Bunjaki.
[18] On 2 March 2018, Kosovo signed with Bernard Challandes to a two-year contract[19] and after 22 days from receiving the manager post, he won the first match against Madagascar with result 1–0.