Gibraltar x Montenegro confirmed line-up and live broadcast in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Gibraltar national team faces Montenegro this Friday, November 14, 2025, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in UEFA group L. The clash takes place at the Europa Sports Park, in Gibraltar, starting at 4:45 pm Brasília time and 7:45 pm UTC. Both teams are looking for points to end the campaign, although already eliminated from the main competition.

Gibraltar is at the bottom of the group with zero points from six games, while Montenegro has six points in fourth place. The game represents an opportunity for the home team to break a streak of nine consecutive defeats.

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Montenegro, in turn, has had four consecutive defeats and needs a victory to maintain its pride in the final stretch of the qualifiers.

• Gibraltar: winless in 11 recent games, conceded goals in all group duels.
• Montenegro: unbeaten against Gibraltar in three previous clashes, with elastic scores.
• Referee: Anastasios Papapetrou, from Greece, with a low average number of cards in the competition.

Confirmed lineups for the duel

The starting lineups were announced hours before kickoff, confirming the expectations of coaches Scott Wiseman and Mirko Vučinić. Gibraltar adopts 4-3-3 to reinforce the midfield, while Montenegro opts for 4-4-2, prioritizing quick transitions.

In goal, Jaylan Hankins defends the Gibraltarian goal, with a defensive line led by Bernardo Lopes. For Montenegro, Danijel Petković assa position, with Nikola Krstović as a reference in attack.

These formations reflect the strategies for a high-intensity game, despite the differences in the FIFA ranking: 200th for Gibraltar and 81st for Montenegro.

History of clashes defines favoritism

Montenegro dominates head-to-head matches with three wins in three games against Gibraltar. The most recent score, in March 2025, ended 3-1 for the visitors.

Gibraltar scored in two of those duels, but conceded at least two goals in all of them. This trend reinforces the odds of 1.20 for a Montenegrin victory.

The only Gibraltarian goal in the group against Montenegro came early, in the 13th minute, in an away match.

Live stream and adjusted times

The game is highlighted by its coverage on streaming platforms, facilitating access for global fans. In Brazil, the broadcast takes place on Disney+, with a live signal starting at 4:45 pm.

Fans in the United States can watchat 2:45 pm ET via channels like FOX Sports, while in Europe the local time is 7:45 pm.

• Platforms: Disney+ (Brazil), FOX Sports (USA), official UEFA streaming in other markets.
• Tips: Turn on notifications for real-time updates on goals and stats.

These features allow you to track possession, shots and cards throughout the 90 minutes.

Recent selection performance

Gibraltar has accumulated five consecutive defeats in qualifying, without scoring in the last four games. The defense conceded 18 goals in the group, an average of three per match.

Montenegro started with two wins but stumbled in the last four, including a 4-0 defeat to the Faroe Islands. The attack, however, produced eight goals in the campaign.

Injuries impact the visitors: Stefan Savić, Andrija Vukčević, Stevan Jovetić, Igor Vujačić and Marko Bakić are out. Gibraltar has a full cast.

Players in focus for both teams

Adam Marušić, captain of Montenegro, commands the midfield with precise passing and leadership. At 33 years old, he has experience in European leagues.

For Gibraltar, Louie Annesley stands out in defense, with crucial interceptions in recent duels. His height of 1.88m helps with aerial balls.

In the Montenegrin attack, Nikola Krstović appears as a threat, with two goals in the group and speedin counterattacks.

These athletes set the pace, especially in the second half, where Gibraltar conceded 13 of the last 14 goals conceded.

Expectations for the final whistle

The Europa Sports Park stadium, with capacity for 2,000 fans, receives a lively local audience despite the difficulties. Papapetrou’s refereeing promises balance, with an average of 0.14 cards per game.

Substitutions like Bradley Banda for Gibraltar and Slobodan Rubežić for Montenegro could change the scenario in the final minutes.

The clash ends the ninth round of group L, with broadcast ensuring full visibility of the clash.