North Macedonia Dominate Liechtenstein with 5-0 Win to Top World Cup Qualifying Group

Dominant Display at Tose Proeski Arena

North Macedonia delivered a masterclass performance at the Tose Proeski Arena, defeating Liechtenstein 5-0 and securing three vital points to move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group. The victory helps maintain their unbeaten record with three wins and two draws in the campaign.

Match Highlights and Goal Scorers

The scoring began early with Benjamin Buchel’s own goal in the 15th minute, setting the tone for the match. Enis Bardi extended the lead in the 52nd minute, followed quickly by Darko Churlinov’s goal in the 56th minute. Lirim Qamili added a fourth in the 82nd minute, before Luka Stankovski completed the rout in the 90th minute.

Contrasting Forms

The result reflects the challenging period for Liechtenstein, who have lost all their five games in 2025 without scoring. Their struggles in World Cup qualifiers are particularly notable, with their last away win in these competitions dating back to 2004.

Historical Dominance

The match adds to North Macedonia’s impressive record against Liechtenstein, with the two teams having faced each other 12 times in all competitions. North Macedonia has maintained an unbeaten record in these encounters, securing 11 wins.

Group J Standings

North Macedonia’s strong campaign in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues, as they remain undefeated after four games. Their previous results include away victories against Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan, along with draws against Wales and Belgium at home.

Looking Ahead

The Macedonians are now well-positioned to secure at least second place and a chance at the play-offs. This opportunity holds particular significance for the team, especially considering their previous success in World Cup qualification play-offs where they notably defeated Italy, though they were ultimately stopped by Portugal.