Albania
Albania

2026-2027

Albania

Kuq e Zinjtë

Founded in 1946 (80 years ago)

|Shkodër|Albania

The Albania national football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja e futbollit të Shqipërisë) is the men's football team that has represented Albania in international competition since 1946 and is controlled by the Albanian Football Association which is headquartered in the city of Tirana. The team is affiliated with UEFA and competes in the three major professional tournaments, the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. Albania was the winner of the 1946 Balkan Cup and the 2000 Malta Rothmans International Tournament.

At Euro 2016, Albania made its debut at a major men's football tournament after 50 years. After its completion in 2019, Air Albania Stadium, also known as Arena Kombëtare (English: National Arena) will be the home ground of the national team. Albania's highest FIFA World Ranking was 22nd in August 2015.

The colours of the team are red, white and black, and the double headed eagle its symbol. Its supporters are collectively known as the Tifozët Kuq e Zi and display as well as the country's national flag colours, red and black.

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Finished matches

Last known lineup

Albania

Mirlind Daku
MirlindDaku
Jasir Asani
JasirAsani
Ernest Muçi
ErnestMuçi
Kristjan Asllani
KristjanAsllani
Qazim Laçi
QazimLaçi
Ylber Ramadani
YlberRamadani
Mario Mitaj
MarioMitaj
Ardian Ismajli
ArdianIsmajli
Arlind Ajeti
ArlindAjeti
Iván Balliu
IvánBalliu
Thomas Strakosha
ThomasStrakosha

FAQ

Who are Albania?

Albania is a football team Albania competing in Nations League.

Where does Albania play?

Albania plays at Shkodër.

When was Albania founded?

Albania was founded in 1946.