Albania's national football team represents the country in international football competitions. The Red and Black Eagles experienced remarkable progression in recent years, notably participating in Euro 2016 for their first major final phase participation. The Albanian national team plays its home matches at Tirana's Air Albania Stadium and relies on a talented generation. Follow all Albania news on FootballAudit.
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Albania plays its home matches at Tirana's Air Albania Stadium (Arena Kombëtare), a modern 22,500-capacity stadium inaugurated in 2019, serving as Albanian football's home.
The Albanian Football Federation was founded in 1930. After difficult decades, the country experienced renewal in the 2010s with historic qualification for Euro 2016, marking a turning point for Albanian football.
Participation in Euro 2016 in France remains the national team's greatest success, marking its first qualification for a major competition final phase and bringing pride to the entire nation.
Among notable figures are Lorik Cana, legendary captain, plus modern players like Elseid Hysaj, Berat Djimsiti, and Armando Broja, who compete in major European leagues.
The national team is nicknamed 'Shqiponjat' (the Eagles) referencing the double-headed eagle present on the Albanian national flag, a powerful symbol of national identity.
The Eagles' main rivals are Serbia and North Macedonia in very disputed Balkan derbies charged with history, creating intense and passionate encounters.
Albania qualified by finishing 2nd in their group behind Portugal, achieving a historic run under Gianni De Biasi's direction, marking an unprecedented moment in Albanian football.
The Albanian national team is currently managed by Sylvinho, recognized former Brazilian player who took the team's reins in 2023, bringing experience and tactical knowledge.
National colors are red and black, present on the home jersey that proudly displays the emblematic double-headed eagle symbolizing Albanian pride and identity.
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