Serbian fans' racist chants and pro-war banners at a match sparked UEFA protest; Albania won 1–0, fueling tensions.

Serbian fans sparked controversy ahead of a Serbia vs. Albania match in Leskovac, hurling racist chants and displaying a map of Kosovo with the Serbian flag, prompting the Football Federation of Kosovo to file a formal protest with UEFA. The FFK condemned the actions as violations of sports values and called for sanctions against the Serbian Football Federation. The Albanian team’s 1–0 victory was celebrated in Kosovo as a symbol of national pride. A banner at a previous match reading "90 minutes of football? We survived the war" further heightened tensions, drawing criticism in Serbia. Security has been heightened amid concerns over fan clashes and political symbolism.