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Albania is the men's national football team, currently ranked #64 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Tiranë (Tirana), playing their home matches at Arena Kombëtare. Follow Albania on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Albania have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 7 during this period. In the Friendlies, they faced a 4-2 win against Jordan, and a 0-1 loss to Ukraine. In the World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. K, they faced a 1-0 win against Andorra, and a 0-2 loss to England. In the World Cup Qualification UEFA 2nd Round, they faced a 1-2 loss to Poland.

Recent results for Albania:

• October 14, 2025: Friendlies - 4-2 win vs Jordan
• November 13, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. K - 1-0 win at Andorra
• November 16, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. K - 0-2 loss vs England
• March 26, 2026: World Cup Qualification UEFA 2nd Round - 1-2 loss at Poland
• March 31, 2026: Friendlies - 0-1 loss at Ukraine

Upcoming fixtures for Albania:

• September 26, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - vs Belarus
• September 29, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - at San Marino
• October 3, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - at Finland
• October 6, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - vs San Marino
• November 12, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - vs Finland

Looking ahead, Albania have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Belarus (home), San Marino (away), Finland (away), San Marino (home), and Finland (home).

Albania's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Thomas Strakosha (AEK Athens), Elhan Kastrati (Eintracht Braunschweig), Mario Dajsinani (Egnatia). Defenders: Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano), Mario Mitaj (Al Ittihad), Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Arlind Ajeti (Bodrum FK), Bujar Pllana (Lechia Gdansk), Berat Djimsiti (Atalanta), Naser Aliji (FC Dinamo City), Klisman Cake (FK Akhmat), Ardian Ismajli (Torino), Stavros Pilios (AEK Athens). Midfielders: Adrion Pajaziti (Hajduk Split), Kristjan Asllani (Beşiktaş), Qazim Laçi (Rizespor), Juljan Shehu (Widzew Łódź), Ernest Muçi (Trabzonspor), Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich Town), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce). Forwards: Jasir Asani (Esteghlal), Nedim Bajrami (Rangers), Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC), Arbër Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb), Armando Broja (Burnley), Nazmi Gripshi (Rubin Kazan).

Sylvinho is the current head coach of Albania. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 44% win rate across 34 matches, averaging 1.53 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Edoardo Reja managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 14 wins from 38 matches (37% win rate). Christian Panucci managed the club for 5 seasons, recording 4 wins from 15 matches (27% win rate). Other former coaches include Ervin Bulku, and Giovanni De Biasi.

Albania plays their home matches at Arena Kombëtare in Tiranë (Tirana), which has a capacity of 22,000.

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