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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 a difficult spell recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. 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. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-1 loss to Ukraine, and a 0-1 loss to Israel.

Recent results for Albania:

• 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
• June 3, 2026: Friendlies - 0-1 loss vs Israel

Upcoming fixtures for Albania:

• June 6, 2026: Friendlies - vs Luxembourg
• 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

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

Albania's squad consists of 23 players. Goalkeepers: Thomas Strakosha (AEK Athens), Pano Qirko (Partizani), Mario Dajsinani (Egnatia). Defenders: Mario Mitaj (Al Ittihad), Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Arlind Ajeti (Bodrum FK), Berat Djimsiti (Atalanta), Naser Aliji (FC Dinamo City), Klisman Cake (FK Akhmat), Ardian Ismajli (Torino), Stavros Pilios (AEK Athens), Bujar Pllana (Lechia Gdańsk). Midfielders: Adrion Pajaziti (Hajduk Split), Kristjan Asllani (Beşiktaş), Qazim Laçi (Rizespor), Juljan Shehu (Widzew Łódź), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce), Luis Hasa (Carrarese), Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich Town). Forwards: Armando Broja (Burnley), Nedim Bajrami (Rangers), Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC), Nazmi Gripshi (Rubin Kazan).

Rolando Maran is the current head coach of Albania. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 0% win rate across 1 match, averaging 0.00 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Sylvinho managed the club for 8 seasons, recording 15 wins from 34 matches (44% win rate). Edoardo Reja managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 14 wins from 38 matches (37% win rate). Other former coaches include Christian Panucci, 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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