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Bulgaria is the men's national football team, currently ranked #87 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Sofia, playing their home matches at Stadion Vasil Levski. Follow Bulgaria on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Bulgaria have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 3 goals and conceded 16 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 3.2 goals per game. In the World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. E, their recent results include a 0-3 loss to Georgia, a 1-6 loss to Turkiye, a 0-4 loss to Spain, a 0-2 loss to Turkiye, and a 2-1 win against Georgia.

Recent results for Bulgaria:

• September 7, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. E - 0-3 loss at Georgia
• October 11, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. E - 1-6 loss vs Turkiye
• October 14, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. E - 0-4 loss at Spain
• November 15, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. E - 0-2 loss at Turkiye
• November 18, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. E - 2-1 win vs Georgia

Upcoming fixtures for Bulgaria:

• March 27, 2026: Friendlies - at Solomon Islands
• September 26, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 4 - vs Malta/Luxembourg
• September 29, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 4 - vs Estonia
• October 3, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 4 - at Iceland
• October 6, 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 4 - at Malta/Luxembourg

Looking ahead, Bulgaria have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Solomon Islands (away), Malta/Luxembourg (home), Estonia (home), Iceland (away), and Malta/Luxembourg (away).

Bulgaria's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Daniel Naumov (Botev Plovdiv), Martin Velichkov (PFC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929), Dimitar Mitov (Aberdeen). Defenders: Emil Tsenov (FC Orenburg), Hristiyan Petrov (SC Heerenveen), Kristian Dimitrov (Levski Sofia), Alex Petkov (Kifisia FC), Rosen Bozhinov (Pisa), Petko Hristov (Spezia), Ivan Turitsov (CSKA Sofia), Martin Georgiev (AEK Athens), Dimitar Velkovski (Arda Kardzhali). Midfielders: Berk Beyhan (Cherno More Varna), Dominik Yankov (PFC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929), Nikola Iliev (Botev Plovdiv), Ilia Gruev (Leeds United), Andrian Kraev (Hapoel Tel Aviv), Filip Krastev (Göztepe), Kristiyan Stoyanov (Slavia Sofia). Forwards: Kristiyan Balov (Slavia Sofia), Tonislav Yordanov (Kisvarda), Georgi Rusev (CSKA 1948), Vladimir Nikolov (Korona Kielce), Zdravko Dimitrov (Bodrum FK), Marin Petkov (Al-Taawoun), Martin Minchev (Cracovia).

Ilian Iliev is the current head coach of Bulgaria. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 17% win rate across 18 matches, averaging 1.00 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Mladen Krstajic managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 3 wins from 12 matches (25% win rate). Yasen Petrov managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 3 wins from 17 matches (18% win rate). Other former coaches include Georgi Ivanov, Georgi Dermendzhiev, Petar Hubchev, Krasimir Balakov, and Ivaylo Petev.

Bulgaria plays their home matches at Stadion Vasil Levski in Sofia, which has a capacity of 43,632.

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