Albania national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | Kuqezinjtë (The Red and Blacks) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF) | |||||||||||||||||||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Sylvinho | |||||||||||||||||||
Captain | Berat Gjimshiti | |||||||||||||||||||
Most caps | Lorik Cana (93) | |||||||||||||||||||
Top scorer | Erjon Bogdani (18) | |||||||||||||||||||
Home stadium | Arena Kombëtare | |||||||||||||||||||
FIFA code | ALB | |||||||||||||||||||
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FIFA ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current | 61 ![]() |
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Highest | 22 (August 2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lowest | 124 (August 1997) | |||||||||||||||||||
Elo ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current | 79 ![]() |
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Highest | 32 (1946) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lowest | 118 (December 1994) | |||||||||||||||||||
First international | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Biggest win | ||||||||||||||||||||
![]() ![]() (Bastia Umbra, Italy; 12 February 2003) ![]() ![]() (Tirana, Albania; 12 August 2009) ![]() ![]() (Elbasan, Albania; 8 September 2021) |
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European Championship | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2016) | |||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Group stage (2016, 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The Albania national football team (called Kombëtarja shqiptare e futbollit in Albanian) plays for Albania in international men's football games. The team is managed by the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF). This organization is in charge of football in Albania. The team is part of UEFA (for Europe) and FIFA (for global games).
The team's colors, red and black, come from Albania's national symbols: the double-headed eagle and the country's flag. Their fans are often called Tifozat Kuq e Zi, which means "Red and Black Fans."
Albania has won a few tournaments. They won the Balkan Cup in 1946 and the Malta International Football Tournament in 2000. They have tried to qualify for the FIFA World Cup since 1932. The team has reached the main stage of the UEFA European Championship twice, in 2016 and 2024. They have also played in the UEFA Nations League since 2018.
Albania's highest World Ranking was 22nd in 2015. Their home games are played at the Arena Kombëtare stadium in Tirana, the capital city.
Contents
Team History
Early Years: 20th Century Football
The Albania national football team existed even before the Albanian Football Association (FSHF) was officially created on June 6, 1930. Albania joined FIFA in June 1932. They were invited to play in the 1934 World Cup but could not join due to travel problems.
Albania played its first international match against Yugoslavia in 1946. They lost 3–2 at home. In the same year, Albania won the Balkan Cup for the first time, beating Romania 1–0 in the final. In 1954, Albania helped start UEFA.
Albania first competed in a UEFA Euro Cup in 1962. They moved past the first round against Greece due to political reasons, winning 6-0 on total score. This helped them reach the Round of 16, where they finished 9th in Europe. Albania also played in the Olympic qualifiers in 1964 and 1972, but they did not make it to the main tournaments.
Albania first tried to qualify for a World Cup in 1966. They finished last in their group. In the Euro 1968 qualifiers, Albania famously drew 0–0 against West Germany. This draw stopped West Germany from reaching the finals. Albania did not play in some World Cup or Euro qualifiers between 1970 and 1980.
After a break, Albania returned for the 1982 World Cup qualifiers. They finished second-to-last in their group. For the 1986 World Cup qualifiers, Albania beat Belgium 2–0 at home and drew 2–2 with Poland away.
Modern Era: 21st Century Football
In the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, Albania only managed to beat Greece. For the Euro 2004 qualifiers, Albania beat Russia 3–1 at Loro Boriçi Stadium. This game was the first for German coach Hans-Peter Briegel. Under him, Albania did not lose any home matches. Even with good results, they finished second-to-last in their group. Two months after Greece won Euro 2004, Albania defeated them 2–1.
In the Euro 2008 qualifiers, Albania beat Luxembourg twice. They also drew with Belarus and Bulgaria. Their Euro journey ended with a big 6–1 loss to Romania.
Albania continued to play in World Cup and Euro qualifiers. In December 2011, Italian coach Gianni de Biasi took over. Albania had a strong start in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, even reaching second place in their group at one point. However, they lost some key games and did not qualify.
A big moment came when Albania started their Euro 2016 qualifiers with a surprising 1–0 away win against Portugal. They then drew 1–1 with Denmark and won 3–0 against Serbia in a match that had many incidents. They finally made it to a UEFA European Championship for the first time in their history by beating Armenia 3–0.
At the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament, Albania lost 1–0 to Switzerland and 2–0 to the hosts France. However, they made history by beating Romania 1–0. This was Albania's first ever win in a European Championship! The team finished last among the third-placed teams and was eliminated.
In the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Albania finished third in a tough group with Spain and Italy. This was their best World Cup qualifying result ever, even though they did not qualify. After this, Christian Panucci became the new manager. Albania struggled in the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League. Panucci was replaced by Edoardo Reja for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying. Albania did not qualify for Euro 2020.
After a close miss for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Albania had a fantastic run in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. They were undefeated in many matches and qualified for the UEFA Euro 2024 for the second time in their history!
At UEFA Euro 2024, Albania was in a very difficult group with Spain, Italy, and Croatia, who are all strong teams. They lost to Spain and Italy and drew with Croatia. The team finished last in their group and did not move forward.
Albania is now getting ready to play in the UEFA Nations League B in late 2024. They will also play in the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup.
Team Identity
Team Nicknames
The team is often called "Kuqezinjtë", which means "The Red and Blacks." This nickname comes from their team colors.
Team Kits
Albania's team uniform colors are red and black, just like the country's flag. They usually wear red shirts, black shorts, and red socks for home games. Their away kits are usually all white with red and black details.
Over the years, famous sports brands like Puma, Nike, Adidas, and Macron have made Albania's kits. Macron designed a special jersey called "Triumfi" for the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
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Home Stadiums
For a long time, Albania's main home stadium was Qemal Stafa Stadium in Tirana. It was built starting in 1939 and opened in 1946. The stadium was named after Qemal Stafa, a national hero. It hosted many international matches. In 2013, FIFA closed the stadium because it didn't meet international standards. It was later taken down in 2016 to make way for the new Arena Kombëtare.
Albania has also played home games in other cities. These include Vlorë, Berat, Durrës, Shkodër, and Elbasan. The Elbasan Arena was renovated and opened in 2014. The Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkodër was also rebuilt and opened in 2016. For a while, the Kosovo national team even used Loro Boriçi Stadium as their temporary home.
Team Rivalries
Brotherly Derby: Albania vs. Kosovo
This rivalry is known as the "Brotherly derby" (Derbi vëllazëror). It's a special match because many players have family ties to both Albania and Kosovo. The first recorded game between teams from these areas was a friendly match in 1942.
Albania vs. Serbia
The football rivalry between Albania and Serbia is very strong due to historical reasons between the two countries. It's known as one of the most intense rivalries in football. During the Euro 2016 qualifying games, there were some incidents between the fans and players.
Both countries are in the same group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Team Supporters
The Tifozat Kuq e Zi (Red and Black Fans) is a group of passionate supporters for the Albania national football team. It was started in 2003. This group helps organize trips for fans to attend games and sells team merchandise.
The Tifozat Kuq e Zi believe that all Albanians should support one national team. They are joined by other fan groups from Albanian-speaking areas like Kosovo and North Macedonia.
Many football players and coaches, even non-Albanians, have praised the Tifozat Kuq e Zi. For example, Switzerland's former coach, Ottmar Hitzfeld, was amazed by how many Albanian fans showed up for a 2014 World Cup qualifying match. He said, "Albanian fans are fantastic and the most passionate fans I have ever seen."
Results and Upcoming Matches
Here are some recent and upcoming match results for the team.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024 Matches
19 June Euro 2024 | Croatia ![]() |
2–2 | ![]() |
Hamburg, Germany |
15:00 CEST | Kramarić ![]() Gjasula ![]() |
Laçi ![]() Gjasula ![]() |
Stadium: Volksparkstadion Attendance: 46,784 Referee: François Letexier (France) |
24 June Euro 2024 | Albania ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Düsseldorf, Germany |
21:00 CEST |
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Stadium: Merkur Spiel-Arena Attendance: 46,586 Referee: Glenn Nyberg (Sweden) |
7 September 2024–25 Nations League | Ukraine ![]() |
1–2 | ![]() |
Prague, Czech Republic |
20:45 | Stadium: Stadion Letná Attendance: 15,500 Referee: Luis Godinho (Portugal) |
10 September 2024–25 Nations League | Albania ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Tirana, Albania |
20:45 | Stadium: Arena Kombëtare Attendance: 20,400 Referee: Erik Lambrechts (Belgium) |
11 October 2024–25 Nations League | Czech Republic ![]() |
2–0 | ![]() |
Prague, Czech Republic |
20:45 | Stadium: Stadion Letná Attendance: 17,823 Referee: Benoît Bastien (France) |
14 October 2024–25 Nations League | Georgia ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Tbilisi, Georgia |
18:00 (20:00 UTC+4) | Asllani ![]() |
Stadium: Mikheil Meskhi Stadium Attendance: 19,981 Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) |
16 November 2024–25 Nations League | Albania ![]() |
0–0 | ![]() |
Tirana, Albania |
20:45 | Stadium: Arena Kombëtare Attendance: 20,800 Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland) |
19 November 2024–25 Nations League | Albania ![]() |
1–2 | ![]() |
Tirana, Albania |
20:45 |
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Stadium: Arena Kombëtare Attendance: 20,547 Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal) |
2025 Matches
21 March 2026 World Cup qualification | England ![]() |
2–0 | ![]() |
London, England |
20:45 |
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Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 82,378 Referee: Alejandro Hernández Hernández (Spain) |
24 March 2026 World Cup qualification | Albania ![]() |
3–0 | ![]() |
Tirana, Albania |
20:45 | Stadium: Arena Kombëtare Attendance: 17,183 Referee: Sebastian Gishamer (Austria) |
7 June 2026 World Cup qualification | Albania ![]() |
0–0 | ![]() |
Tirana, Albania |
20:45 | Stadium: Arena Kombëtare Attendance: 20,427 Referee: Davide Massa (Italy) |
10 June 2026 World Cup qualification | Latvia ![]() |
1–1 | ![]() |
Riga, Latvia |
20:45 | Stadium: Skonto Stadium Attendance: 6,083 Referee: Halil Umut Meler (Turkey) |
4 September Friendly | Gibraltar ![]() |
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Europa Point, Gibraltar |
18:00 | Stadium: Europa Sports Park |
9 September 2026 World Cup qualification | Albania ![]() |
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Tirana, Albania |
20:45 | Stadium: Arena Kombëtare |
11 October 2026 World Cup qualification | Serbia ![]() |
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Belgrade, Serbia |
20:45 | Stadium: Red Star Stadium |
14 October Friendly | Albania ![]() |
v | TBC |
13 November 2026 World Cup qualification | Andorra ![]() |
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Andorra la Vella, Andorra |
20:45 | Stadium: Estadi Nacional |
16 November 2026 World Cup qualification | Albania ![]() |
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Tirana, Albania |
18:00 | Stadium: Arena Kombëtare |
Coaching Staff
Current Coaching Team
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Video analyst | ![]() |
Team Players
Current Squad
- These players were chosen for the 2026 World Cup qualification matches against Serbia and Latvia, which took place on June 7 and 10, 2025.
- Caps (games played) and goals are correct as of June 10, 2025, after the match against Latvia.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Thomas Strakosha (4th captain) | 19 March 1995 | 41 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Elhan Kastrati | 2 February 1997 | 3 | 0 | Unattached |
23 | GK | Alen Sherri | 15 December 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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2 | DF | Iván Balliu | 1 January 1992 | 20 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Mario Mitaj | 6 August 2003 | 25 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Elseid Hysaj (vice-captain) | 2 February 1994 | 90 | 2 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Adrian Bajrami | 5 April 2002 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | DF | Naser Aliji | 27 December 1993 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Marash Kumbulla | 8 February 2000 | 24 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | DF | Ardian Ismajli (3rd captain) | 30 September 1996 | 45 | 3 | ![]() |
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6 | MF | Juljan Shehu | 6 September 1998 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Kristjan Asllani | 9 March 2002 | 33 | 3 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Nedim Bajrami | 28 February 1999 | 35 | 6 | ![]() |
14 | MF | Qazim Laçi | 19 January 1996 | 40 | 4 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Medon Berisha | 21 October 2003 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | MF | Ylber Ramadani | 12 April 1996 | 46 | 1 | ![]() |
21 | MF | Arbër Hoxha | 6 October 1998 | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
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7 | FW | Rey Manaj (captain) | 24 February 1997 | 42 | 10 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Jasir Asani | 19 May 1995 | 23 | 5 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Myrto Uzuni | 31 May 1995 | 42 | 6 | ![]() |
17 | FW | Ernest Muçi | 19 March 2001 | 16 | 3 | ![]() |
19 | FW | Mirlind Daku | 1 January 1998 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
22 | FW | Armando Broja | 10 September 2001 | 27 | 5 | ![]() |
Recent Call-ups
These players were also called up for the team in the last year and could be chosen again.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Mario Dajsinani | 23 December 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Simon Simoni | 14 July 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Berat Gjimshiti | 19 February 1993 | 64 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Arlind Ajeti | 25 September 1993 | 35 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Enea Mihaj | 5 July 1998 | 19 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Andi Hadroj | 22 February 1999 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jon Mersinaj | 8 February 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Adrion Pajaziti | 16 November 2002 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Etnik Brruti | 4 March 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Amir Abrashi | 27 March 1990 | 51 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Keidi Bare | 28 August 1997 | 29 | 2 | ![]() |
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MF | Feta Fetai | 11 May 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Sebastjan Spahiu | 30 October 1999 | 1 | 0 | Unattached | v. ![]() |
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FW | Taulant Seferi | 15 November 1996 | 26 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Arbnor Muja | 29 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Indrit Tuci | 14 September 2000 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Agim Zeka | 6 September 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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Player Records
- Players in bold are still playing for Albania.
Most Games Played

Rank | Name | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Lorik Cana | 93 | 1 | 2003–2016 |
2 | Elseid Hysaj | 90 | 2 | 2013–present |
3 | Etrit Berisha | 81 | 0 | 2012–present |
4 | Altin Lala | 79 | 3 | 1998–2011 |
5 | Klodian Duro | 77 | 4 | 2001–2011 |
6 | Erjon Bogdani | 75 | 18 | 1996–2013 |
Ervin Skela | 75 | 13 | 2000–2011 | |
8 | Ansi Agolli | 73 | 3 | 2005–2017 |
Foto Strakosha | 73 | 0 | 1990–2004 | |
10 | Odise Roshi | 71 | 5 | 2011–2023 |
Top Goal Scorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Average | Career |
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1 | Erjon Bogdani | 18 | 75 | 0.24 | 1996–2013 |
2 | Alban Bushi | 14 | 67 | 0.21 | 1995–2007 |
3 | Sokol Cikalleshi | 13 | 60 | 0.22 | 2014–2024 |
Ervin Skela | 13 | 75 | 0.17 | 2000–2011 | |
5 | Armando Sadiku | 12 | 39 | 0.31 | 2012–2023 |
6 | Hamdi Salihi | 11 | 50 | 0.22 | 2006–2015 |
Altin Rraklli | 11 | 63 | 0.17 | 1992–2005 | |
8 | Sokol Kushta | 10 | 31 | 0.32 | 1987–1996 |
Rey Manaj | 10 | 40 | 0.25 | 2015–present | |
Igli Tare | 10 | 68 | 0.15 | 1997–2007 |
Competition History
FIFA World Cup Appearances
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Year | Round | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | ||
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Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | ||||||||||||||||
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Did not participate | Did not participate | ||||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4th | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | ||||||||||
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Entry not accepted | Entry not accepted | ||||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4th | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 13 | ||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4th | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 22 | ||||||||||
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3rd | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||||||||||
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4th | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | |||||||||||
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7th | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 26 | |||||||||||
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6th | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 20 | |||||||||||
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5th | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 14 | |||||||||||
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5th | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 20 | |||||||||||
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5th | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13 | |||||||||||
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5th | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | |||||||||||
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3rd | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | |||||||||||
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3rd | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
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To be determined | 2nd | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | ||||||||||
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Total | — | 0/22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14/23 | 118 | 25 | 16 | 77 | 88 | 203 |
UEFA European Championship Appearances
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Year | Round | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | ||
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Did not qualify | R16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||
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3rd | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |||||||||||
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4th | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||||||||||
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Did not participate | Did not participate | ||||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 5th | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | ||||||||||
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4th | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 17 | |||||||||||
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5th | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 21 | |||||||||||
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5th | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | |||||||||||
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5th | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | |||||||||||
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4th | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | |||||||||||
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5th | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 18 | |||||||||||
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5th | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 | |||||||||||
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Group stage | 18th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Squad | 2nd | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | ||
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Did not qualify | 4th | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 14 | ||||||||||
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Group stage | 21st | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Squad | 1st | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | ||
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To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||
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Total | Group stage | 2/17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 14/17 | 111 | 26 | 26 | 59 | 100 | 177 |
Albania's European Championship record | |
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First match | ![]() ![]() (Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France; 11 June 2016) |
Biggest win | ![]() ![]() (Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France; 19 June 2016) |
Biggest defeat | ![]() ![]() (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France; 15 June 2016) |
Best result | Group stage in 2016 and 2024 |
Worst result |
UEFA Nations League History
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League phase** | Finals | ||||||||||||||||||||
Season | LG | Grp | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R | RK | Year | Pos. | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
2018–19 | C | 1 | 3rd | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ![]() |
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2020–21 | C | 4 | 1st | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | ![]() |
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2022–23 | B | 2 | 3rd | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ![]() |
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2024–25 | B | 1 | 4th | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ![]() |
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2026–27 | C | To be determined | ![]() |
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2028–29 | To be determined | ![]() |
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Total | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 27th | Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.
- **League stage played home and away. Flag shown represents host nation for the finals stage.
Summer Olympics Football
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Year | Result | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Team did not exist | Team did not exist | |||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | PR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
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Did not qualify | PO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
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Did not participate | Did not participate | |||||||||||||||
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Total | — | 0/2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2/2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Other Tournaments Won
Champions Runners-up Third place Tournament played fully or partially on home soil
FIFA Rankings
As of April 3, 2025
Best Ranking Worst Ranking Best Mover Worst Mover
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66 | 2025 | 2 | 66 | ![]() |
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65 | 2024 | 13 | 64 | ![]() |
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62 | 2023 | 9 | 59 | ![]() |
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66 | 2022 | 11 | 65 | ![]() |
69 | ![]() |
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66 | 2021 | 12 | 63 | ![]() |
69 | ![]() |
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66 | 2020 | 7 | 66 | ![]() |
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66 | 2019 | 9 | 61 | ![]() |
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60 | 2018 | 9 | 56 | ![]() |
60 | ![]() |
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62 | 2017 | 9 | 51 | ![]() |
71 | ![]() |
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49 | 2016 | 12 | 35 | ![]() |
49 | ![]() |
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38 | 2015 | 7 | 22 | ![]() |
63 | ![]() |
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58 | 2014 | 9 | 45 | ![]() |
70 | ![]() |
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57 | 2013 | 8 | 37 | ![]() |
71 | ![]() |
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63 | 2012 | 9 | 58 | ![]() |
97 | ![]() |
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74 | 2011 | 11 | 50 | ![]() |
75 | ![]() |
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65 | 2010 | 9 | 58 | ![]() |
97 | ![]() |
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96 | 2009 | 9 | 78 | ![]() |
98 | ![]() |
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81 | 2008 | 7 | 73 | ![]() |
102 | ![]() |
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80 | 2007 | 11 | 66 | ![]() |
88 | ![]() |
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87 | 2006 | 6 | 62 | ![]() |
88 | ![]() |
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82 | 2005 | 10 | 82 | ![]() |
93 | ![]() |
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86 | 2004 | 8 | 86 | ![]() |
94 | ![]() |
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89 | 2003 | 11 | 86 | ![]() |
101 | ![]() |
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93 | 2002 | 9 | 92 | ![]() |
97 | ![]() |
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96 | 2001 | 7 | 74 | ![]() |
96 | ![]() |
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72 | 2000 | 8 | 72 | ![]() |
94 | ![]() |
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83 | 1999 | 8 | 83 | ![]() |
95 | ![]() |
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106 | 1998 | 8 | 97 | ![]() |
109 | ![]() |
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116 | 1997 | 7 | 113 | ![]() |
124 | ![]() |
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116 | 1996 | 5 | 90 | ![]() |
116 | ![]() |
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91 | 1995 | 8 | 87 | ![]() |
106 | ![]() |
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100 | 1994 | 5 | 93 | ![]() |
113 | ![]() |
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92 | 1993 | 7 | 91 | ![]() |
93 | ![]() |
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86 | 1992 | 86 | 86 |
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Albania para niños
- Albanian Football Association
- Football in Albania
- History of Albanian football
- Tifozat Kuq e Zi
- Albania national youth football team
- Albania national under-23 football team (defunct)
- Albania national under-21 football team
- Albania national under-20 football team
- Albania national under-19 football team
- Albania national under-18 football team
- Albania national under-17 football team
- Albania national under-16 football team
- Albania national under-15 football team