Bulgaria and Georgia are set to clash in their final Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. With both teams out of contention for a spot in the World Cup, this match offers a chance for Bulgaria to salvage some pride and for Georgia to continue their recent dominance over their opponents.
The match will take place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia. For viewers in the United States, the game will be broadcast on Fubo TV and ViX+. In the UK, fans can check local broadcasters like ITV, BBC, and Sky Sports for potential coverage, as these networks often cover major international football competitions. Stan Sport is the new home of the European World Cup Qualifiers in Australia. The match kicks off at 7:45 PM UTC.
Bulgaria has had a tough qualifying campaign, losing all five of their matches and sitting at the bottom of Group E. They have struggled on both ends of the pitch, conceding 18 goals while only scoring once. In their most recent match, Bulgaria suffered a 2-0 defeat against Turkey. Bulgaria have lost their last six World Cup qualifying matches, which is their longest sequence of successive defeats in World Cup qualifying history. Bulgaria have failed to win in their last 10 games across all competitions, losing eight and claiming two draws since a 1-0 win over Luxembourg in November 2024.
Georgia, managed by Willy Sagnol, will also not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they have been improving and entertaining to watch. In their last match, Georgia suffered a humbling 4-0 loss at home against Spain. Georgia had no trouble against Bulgaria, but lost not only to Spain, but also to Turkey—twice, conceding heavily in both games. Georgia will want to bounce back against inferior opposition and complete a double of victories against Bulgaria. Georgia have won two of the last three international matches between these teams.
In their previous encounter in September, Georgia cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bulgaria. Georgia have not lost any of the past three games against Bulgaria.
According to pre-game analysis, Georgia is the favorite to win. Georgia’s recent 3-0 victory over Bulgaria, complemented by a higher win rate this year (44 percent), positions them as favorites. Bulgaria's lack of attacking edge and an abysmal group record (zero wins, one goal from five games, -17 goal difference) suggest their struggles will continue.
Key players to watch include Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia, whose flair and creativity add a potent edge to their attack, and Bulgaria's Ilia Gruev, whose battling qualities provide resilience. Giorgi Mamardashvili for Georgia has been one of the standout performers in the group.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia.
