Albania national football team
Men's national football team representing Albania
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- The Albania national football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja shqiptare e futbollit ) represents Albania in men's international football.
- It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions.
- Their supporters are colloquially referred to as the Tifozat Kuq e Zi (Red and Black Fans).
- At the FIFA World Cup, Albania has campaigned to qualify since their entry into FIFA in 1932.
- They have competed in the UEFA Nations League since 2018.
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WikipediaThe Albania national football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja shqiptare e futbollit) represents Albania in men's international football. It is governed by the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF), the governing body for football in Albania. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the double-headed eagle and the country's bicolor. Their supporters are colloquially referred to as the Tifozat Kuq e Zi (Red and Black Fans).
Since its inception as a team, Albania first collected a major tournament trophy in 1946 with the Balkan Cup, followed by the Malta International Tournament (2000). At the FIFA World Cup, Albania has campaigned to qualify since their entry into FIFA in 1932. The team has reached the group stage of UEFA European Championship twice (2016, 2024). They have competed in the UEFA Nations League since 2018.
Upon its admission into FIFA ranked 124th, Albania ascended to their peak World Ranking of 22nd in 2015. The country plays their home games in the Arena Kombëtare in their capital city, Tirana.
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