The Sweden national football team is gaining a crucial reinforcement as Besfort Zeneli chooses to switch allegiance from Kosovo to Sweden. This decision comes after Zeneli had a strong summer with Elfsborg, where he has scored two goals and made two assists in the Allsvenskan and qualifying matches.

What happened?

Zeneli has previously played six U21 international matches for Kosovo, but has now decided to play for Sweden. He has turned down the opportunity to play for Kosovo's A-team in the Nations League.

Why is this important?

This decision is important for the Sweden national football team, which is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sweden's last match was a 4-3 win against Algeria on June 10, 2025. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last match | Sweden 4-3 Algeria | | Date | 2025-06-10 |

What comes next?

Zeneli will now try to establish himself in the Sweden national football team and fight for a place in the squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. He has already been in contact with national team manager Stefan Pettersson and coach Daniel Bäckström.

What does the future hold?

The future looks promising for Zeneli and the Sweden national football team. With this reinforcement, the Sweden national football team can become even stronger and more competitive in international football.