Category: National Team

25 March 202526 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-21 side shares spoils with Estonia on Mazzotta’s debut

Coach Davide Mazzotta started his time in charge of the Malta U21 National Team with an impressive draw against Estonia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The opening few minutes were very cagey, with both teams exchanging possession as the… Read more

24 March 202530 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta beaten 2-0 in Warsaw

Karol Swiderski scored a goal in each half as Poland registered a second win in Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the FIFA World Cup 2026, beating Malta 2-0 in front of 45,872 spectators at the PGE Narodowy… Read more

24 March 202524 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta takes on Poland, hoping to build on positive performance against Finland

Following a fine performance which however ended in a narrow defeat to Finland, Malta takes on Poland in another match from Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw… Read more

24 March 202524 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

World Cup Qualifiers: Netherlands join Malta Poland, Finland and Lithuania in Group G

Netherlands joined Malta Poland, Finland and Lithuania in Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the FIFA World Cup 26 after being eliminated from the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. The loser of the play-off between Spain and the… Read more

21 March 202521 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta beaten narrowly by Finland on Emilio De Leo’s debut

A goal towards the end of the first half handed Finland a narrow win over Malta in a match from Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Playing the first game under the leadership… Read more

20 March 202520 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Emilio De Leo set for debut as Malta hosts Finland on Friday

Malta plays the first game from Group G of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting Finland at the National Stadium on Friday, kick-off at 20:45. A match which will also mark the debut of new… Read more

19 March 202519 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

Stefano Grima names Under-18 squad ahead of friendlies against Lithuania

Malta U18 Coach Stefano Grima has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming international friendly double-header against Lithuania. Malta will first be facing Lithuania on Friday 21st March 2025 at the Centenary Stadium, with kick-off time scheduled at 16:00hrs. This… Read more

18 March 202521 March 2025 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship: Malta defeats hosts Azerbaijan

Nina Lee Naudi scored twice as Malta defeated hosts Azerbaijan in the last match from Group B2 of the UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship at the Bayil Arena in Baku on Tuesday. Malta therefore placed third in the group despite ending… Read more

17 March 202519 March 2025 by Malta FA

Xerri, Ellul, Borg and Chukunyere join Under-21 coach Mazzotta’s squad

Malta Under-21 Coach Davide Mazzotta has added four players to his squad for the upcoming international friendly against Estonia. The match will take place on Tuesday 25th March at the Centenary Stadium, with kick-off at 19:00hrs. The four players were… Read more

16 March 202516 March 2025 by Malta FA

De Leo names final squad ahead of Finland, Poland qualifiers

Malta National Teams Head Coach Emilio De Leo, has finalized the 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. De Leo has already made history by retaining all nine foreign-based players— the highest number ever selected for Malta’s… Read more