Category: FIFA

30 December 202530 December 2025 by Press Release

Dr Matthew Paris to form part of FIFA Futsal Committee

Dr Matthew Paris, Senior Vice President of the Malta Football Association, has been chosen by FIFA to form part of the Futsal Committee. Dr Paris is one of the 19 members from world football, chosen by Gianni Infantino and Mattias… Read more

12 December 202513 December 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta drawn with Denmark, Andorra and Scotland in 2028 Futsal World Cup qualifying preliminary round

Malta was drawn in Group A along with Denmark Andorra and Scotland in the Preliminary Round of the European qualifying for the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup. The preliminary round will be played between April 6 and 15 April 2026.… Read more

19 November 202519 November 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs five places in FIFA Rankings

Malta climbed five places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking following the November window during which Malta defeated Finland 1-0 in Helsinki and lost by the odd goal in five to Poland at Ta’ Qali. Malta is now ranked 161st, therefore… Read more

16 November 202516 November 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta hosts Poland on Monday

Malta plays the last match from Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing Poland at the National Stadium on Monday, kick-off at 20:45. Thanks to the stunning win over Finland on Friday, Malta… Read more

14 November 202514 November 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Jake Grech on target as Malta stuns Finland in Helsinki

Malta registered its first win in Group G of the European Qualifiers as a goal by substitute Jake Grech enabled Emilio De Leo’s side to beat Finland 1-0 a the Olympiastadion in Helsinki on Friday. A win which enables Malta… Read more

4 November 2025 by Malta FA

Malta drawn in Group B2 of Women’s European Qualifiers

Malta has been drawn against Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Türkiye in Group B2 of the Women’s European Qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The draw was held on Tuesday 4th November 2025 in Nyon, Switzerland. The Malta Women’s… Read more

9 October 20259 October 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Two penalties pave the way for Netherlands win

Two penalties by Cody Gakpo paved the way for the Netherlands as they defeated Malta 4-0 in another match from Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium on Thursday. Malta… Read more

8 October 20259 October 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta hosts the Netherlands on Thursday

Malta hosts the Netherlands in another match from Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium on Thursday, kick-off at 20:45. Following the heavy 8-0 defeat in Groningen last June, Malta… Read more

6 October 20258 October 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Emilio De Leo names final squad for Netherlands, Bosnia Herzegovina clashes

National Teams Head Coach Emilio de Leo has announced the final squad for the upcoming October international window, which includes a 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifier against the Netherlands and a home friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Malta will… Read more

3 October 20253 October 2025 by Malta FA

Emilio De Leo names squad for October matches

National Teams Head Coach Emilio de Leo has announced a 30-man squad for the upcoming October international window, which includes a 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifier against the Netherlands and a home friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Malta will… Read more