Slovenia’s national team coach has named his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo and Switzerland on October 10 and October 13, 2025, with Al Ahly striker Nejc Gradišar earning a call-up.
Gradišar’s inclusion has attracted attention after a run of promising displays for Egyptian champions Al Ahly, strengthening his case for more regular international involvement.
It could be one of the rarest time for an Egyptian League player
Here is a full list of squad names:
Goalkeepers: Jan Oblak, Vid Valič, Vid Lipan
Defenders: Jovan Bijol, Jernej Balkovec, Peter Karničnik, Janža, Josip Brekalo, Joni Drkušić, Žiga Žik
Midfielders/Forwards: Petar Stojanović, Goran Čerin, Timothy Alenšik, Jasmin Kurtić, Adam J. Stanković, Andrej Horvat, Nikolo Petrović, Luka Svetlin, Timothy Šešlar, Benjamin Šeško, Andrej Vipotnik, Žan Kramer, Žan Šturm, Nejc Gradišar.