Category: National Team

13 January 202513 January 2025 by Malta FA

Malta FA appoints Emilio De Leo as head coach of the national teams

The Malta Football Association has announced the appointment of Emilio De Leo as the new head coach of the national teams and technical director. The appointment of De Leo follows the recommendations of an advisory panel set up to evaluate… Read more

18 December 202418 December 2024 by Futsal Malta Association

Futsal: Finland prove too strong for Malta

Malta lost 0-5 to Finland in the first match from the UEFA Futsal EURO Main Round at the University Sports Hall on Tuesday. In the first half, Finland dominated proceedings with the Maltese operating on counterattacks. The Finns surged ahead… Read more

17 December 2024 by Malta FA

New four year contract for Manuela Tesse

Malta Women’s National Team Head Coach Manuela Tesse will remain in charge of the team for the next four years following the renewal of her contract. The decision was taken following the Malta FA Executive Board meeting that took place… Read more

13 December 202413 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

European Qualifiers 2025-26 fixtures released: Malta to host Finland in first match

The fixtures for the European Qualifiers leading to the FIFA World Cup 26 were released on Friday following the draw which was held earlier in the day. Malta was drawn in Group G with the loser of the UEFA Nations… Read more

13 December 202417 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

World Cup Qualifiers: Malta drawn with loser Spain/Netherlands, Poland, Finland and Lithuania

Malta drawn in Group G along with with the loser of Spain/Netherlands, Poland, Finland and Lithuania as the draw of the European Qualifiers leading to the FIFA World Cup 26 was held on Friday. The UEFA qualifying group stage will… Read more

12 December 202412 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 to be held on Friday

The UEFA Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 will be held on Friday. UEFA Nations League quarter-finalists Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain and will be joined in Pot 1 by best-ranked UEFA nations England,… Read more

6 December 202417 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship 2024/25 Round 2 draw

Malta was drawn in Group B2 along with Bulgaria, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan as the UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship round 2 draw has set the groups for both leagues, to be completed by 23 March with mini-tournament hosts to be… Read more

6 December 202417 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship 2024/25 Round 2 draw

Malta was drawn in Group B3 along with Kosovo, Latvia and Kazakhstan as the UEFA European Women’s Under-19 Championship round 2 draw has set groups for both leagues. The teams are split into two leagues as set by round 1.… Read more

5 December 20245 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Under-17 Championship draws held in Nyon

The 2024/25 UEFA European Under-17 Championship round 2 draw and the 2025/26 UEFA European Under-17 Championship round 1 draw were held in Nyon on Friday. The draws were made by Bjorn Vassallo, chairman of the UEFA Youth and Amateur Football… Read more

5 December 20245 December 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Under-19 Championship 2025/26 qualifying round draw held on Thursday

Malta was drawn in Group 13 alongside Czechia, Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan in the 2025/26 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying round, marking the beginning of the path to the eight-team finals in Wales. The draw was made by Bjorn Vassallo,… Read more