Malta played Poland in June, being unlucky to lose 2-0 with two late goals after a fine performance and is now determined to do well in the coming qualifiers.
Last year, Malta met Hungary in a friendly match at the Hibernians Stadium, losing 1-3.
The players at the disposal of coach Ray Farrugia and his assistant Ronald Vella are:
goalkeepers Jurgen Borg (Hibs), Yenz Cini (Valletta);
defenders Sacha Borg (Floriana), Ryan Camenzuli (Birkirkara), Louis John Cutajar (Naxxar), Christian Grech (Pietà), Zach Muscat (Birkirkara), Jurgen Pisani (Pietà), Ryan Sammut (Tarxien), Matthew Tabone (Hibs);
midfielders Clyde Borg (Floriana), Brooke Farrugia (Floriana), Bjorn Kristensen (Hibs), Brandon Muscat (Hibs), Mark Spiteri (Balzan), Daniel Zerafa (Hamrun);
forwards Daren Falzon (Naxxar), Jean Paul Farrugia (Hibs), Lydon Micallef (Balzan), Steve Pisani (Floriana).