The UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Montenegro and Gibraltar presents an intriguing contest of contrasting trajectories. Montenegro, currently positioned 73rd in the FIFA rankings, is eager to recover from a disheartening seven-game losing streak under the guidance of manager Robert Prosinecki. In contrast, Gibraltar, ranked 196th, enters the match on a seven-game unbeaten run, albeit with the historical challenge of never having secured a victory in a World Cup qualifier . This disparity sets the stage for an engaging encounter as both teams aim to establish momentum in their qualifying campaigns.
As mentioned, Montenegro endured a tough UEFA Nations League campaign and did suffer automatic League B relegation but they did manage to deny Turkiye their promotion with their only win of the campaign as they now take one of Europe’s poorest sides, Gibraltar.
Montenegro became a force to be reckoned with in terms of qualifying for tournaments about ten years ago but the Montenegrins never did reach a tournament and have now majorly drifted. They are 73rd in the world, having been 16th in 2011, but will hope to find some new form under the management of former Czechia international Robert Prosinecki.
Montenegro possible starting lineup: Nikic; Marusic, I. Vujacic, Sipcic, Radunovic; Bakic, Jankovic; Camaj, Jovovic, Krstovic; Jovetic
Gibraltar possible starting lineup: Banda; Ronan, Lopes, Annesley, Britto; Bent, Valarino, Pozo; Walker, De Barr, Scanlon
As they go seeking a first win against Montenegro, they will be pulled down by their previous performances in World Cup qualification. In their 20 previous World Cup qualification matches, Gibraltar are winless. All ended in straight defeats.
It isn’t just that, in their last five, they conceded 23 goals and could only score twice. Among the teams to beat them in that period was Montenegro, who claimed a 3-0 win.
While Montenegro holds historical advantage following their last encounter—a decisive 3-0 victory—Gibraltar's recent form suggests that they may pose a more formidable challenge this time around. The interim manager Scott Wiseman will be keen to leverage this momentum to shift Gibraltar's fortunes . However, predictions for this match remain elusive as analyses focus on team dynamics rather than definitive outcomes .
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