Serbia coach Stojkovic extends contract until 2026

The 59-year-old guided Serbia to two major tournaments in a row -- the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and forthcoming European championships -- for the first time. As a result he will continue his work beyond Euro 2024 where Serbia's first match will be against England in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on June 16. Group C rivals also include Slovenia and Denmark. "The extension of our cooperation with coach Stojkovic is in line with FSS ambitions for the future," the federation said in a statement. The former midfielder took over as Serbia coach in 2021.