Category: FIFA

11 April 202611 April 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta beats Scotland 4-3 in FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifiers

The Malta futsal national team ended its commitments in Group A of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Preliminary Round at the Park Vendia Hallen in Hjorring, Denmark with a 4-3 win over Scotland on Saturday. An own goal put Scotland… Read more

9 April 20269 April 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

Two defeats in the first two matches for Futsal national team in Denmark

Malta suffered back-to-back defeats in the first two matches from the FIFA Futsal World Cup Preliminary Round qualifiers at the Park Vendia Hallen in Hjorring, Denmark. In the first match on Wednesday, Malta lost 1-5 to hosts Denmark. William Gantzhorn… Read more

6 April 20267 April 2026 by Malta FA

Menichelli names squad ahead of FIFA Futsal World Cup Qualifiers

Malta Futsal National Team Head Coach Roberto Menichelli has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup Qualifiers. The team will be travelling to Hjorring, Denmark for three encounters in the Preliminary Round of the Qualifiers. The… Read more

6 February 20266 February 2026 by Futsal Malta Association

Futsal leagues enters crucial stage

With just one match remaining to conclude the first phase of the men’s futsal league, the women’s competition featured three crucial fixtures, which resulted in three teams securing their place in the play-offs. In the opening match, Luxol Sports Club… Read more

26 January 202626 January 2026 by Malta FA

Malta FA retains maximum number of FIFA international match officials in 2026

The Malta FA is pleased to announce that it has retained the maximum possible number of FIFA International Match Officials in 2026. The milestone number of 18 match officials was first reached last year, representing the highest total ever recorded… Read more

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