Albania's squad for World Cup 2010 qualifiers Albania play Sweden on Sept. 6 and Malta four days later. Both matches are in Tirana. Squad Goalkeepers: Arjan Beqaj (Anorthosis Famagusta), Isli Hidi (Alki Larnaka FC), Ilion Lika (Terek Grozny). Defenders: Armend Dallku (Vorskla Poltava), Kristi Vangjeli (Aris Thessaloniki), Debatik Curri (Vorskla Poltava), Endri Vrapi (FK Elbasani), Andi Lila (SK Tirana) Midfielders: Lorik Cana (Olympique Marseille), Altin Lala (Hannover 96), Klodian Duro (AC Omonia), Ervin Skela (Energie Cottbus), Admir Teli (Hecettepespor), Ansi Agolli (SK Tirana), Elis Bakaj (KF Partizani Tirana), Jahmir Hyka (Mainz 05), Ervin Bulku (FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih) Strikers: Edmond Kapllani (Karlsruhe), Hamdi Salihi (SV Ried), Besart Berisha (Rosenborg), Erjon Bogdani (Chievo Verona).
Albania don't have a good chance to make the World Cup in 2010, but they do have more players then Lorik Cana at their disposal. Team captain Altin Lala (Hannover 96), Ervin Skela (Energie Cottbus) and Edmond Kapllani (KSC) are good current call-ups.