The Macedonian national football team kicks off its qualifiers for the 15 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, today at 00:2026 PM in Vaduz against Liechtenstein.

The players enter as favorites against Liechtenstein, with whom we have played 11 matches throughout history and have won nine of them, two matches ended without a winner with the same score of 1:1.

Blagoja Milevski's team will try to bring at least a little joy in the days when the entire country is in mourning after the tragedy in Kocani, and it will certainly not be easy for the players to run out onto the field.

As a sign of respect for the victims of the tragedy, Macedonia will play the match today in black jerseys. There is also an appeal on social media for fans to come to the stands dressed in black.

Liechtenstein is the national team against which we recorded our biggest victory in history in 1996, celebrating with an 11:1 away win.

The coach announced at yesterday's press conference that they want to focus only on football and will try to continue their winning streak. You can watch the match on the third channel of the Macedonian Radio Television (MRT 3).

It is still difficult for me to talk about it. Once again, let us express our condolences to the families of all the deceased. I think our concentration should be on football issues. It is a very difficult moment to talk about anything further and more. As for the opponent's formation and game, of course it does not necessarily mean that it will be the same in tomorrow's match, but on the other hand, we have maximum respect for our opponent and I think we will have a maximum serious approach to tomorrow's match - said Milevski.

Macedonia will play their second qualifying match against Wales at home in three days after this match. That match is scheduled for 20:45 PM.