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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:

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

Upcoming fixtures for Albania:

• 3 czerwca 2026: Friendlies - vs Israel
• 6 czerwca 2026: Friendlies - vs Luxembourg
• 26 września 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - vs Belarus
• 29 września 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - at San Marino
• 3 października 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - at Finland

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

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 Gdańsk), 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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