Albania women's national football team

Albania
Nickname(s)	Kuqezinjtë (The Red and Blacks)
Association	Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF)
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Armir Grima
Captain	Albina Rrahmani
Most caps	Megi Doçi (68)
Top scorer	Megi Doçi (21)
Home stadium	Arena Kombëtare
FIFA code	ALB
FIFA ranking
Current	71 1 (11 December 2025)
Highest	59 (December 2013)
Lowest	81 (December 2015)
First international
	Albania 1–0 Macedonia ; (Pogradec, Albania; 5 May 2011)
Biggest win
	Albania 5–0 Armenia ; (Tirana, Albania; 21 October 2021)
Biggest defeat
	Albania 0–11 Norway ; (Durrës, Albania; 13 September 2014)

The Albania women's national football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja e futbollit të femrave të Shqipërisë) represents the country of Albania in international football and is controlled by the Albanian Football Association which is headquartered in the city of Tirana. The team is affiliated with UEFA and competes in the two major professional tournaments, the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.

Women's football was long met with skepticism in Albania, and the first recorded tournament took place as late as 2007, before the FSHF formed the Albanian Women's National Championship in 2009, which is the only women's league in the country. The rise in popularity of the sport among women led to the formation of the Albania national team on 5th May, 2011, and they made their debut in a friendly match against Macedonia that ended in a 1–0 win. The current head coach is Armir Grimaj, replacing Altin Rraklli who was in charge from the formation in 2011 until 2016.

History

The Albanian women's national football team was formed in 2011 and made their debut in a friendly against Macedonia FYR on 5 May 2011 at the Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium.^[3] The match ended 1–0 with Albania's first win and midfielder Aurora Seranaj scoring the first goal for Albania.^[3] The national team ended the year with their second win against Macedonia FYR away in Struga.^[4]

On 15 May 2012, Albania faced Montenegro in Bar and won 4–2.^[5] Three days later, the Albanian team won again with a rematch against Montenegro, winning 4–3 at the Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkodër.^[6] On 22 May, Albania encountered Macedonia FYR again, winning 2–0 with 2 goals from Suada Jashari.^[7] The national team had so far been undefeated in 5 games, with 15 goals scored, and 6 goals conceded. On 29 August, The Albania national team participated in an unofficial football tournament held in Drama. The national team drew 1–1 with Amazons Drama^[8] and lost 0–3 to Greece.^[9]

Team image

Kits and crest

Kit suppliers

Kit provider	Period
Legea	2011
Adidas	2011–2016
Macron	2016–present

Home stadium

The Elbasan Arena is currently the national stadium of the Albania women's national football team. The first home match in the country was played in the Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium of Pogradec in May 2011.^[3] Following the completion, the National Arena in Tirana will be the home venue of both the men's and women's national team.

In November 2013, Qemal Stafa Stadium was shut down by FIFA for not fulfilling international standards.^[10] During the period of friendly games and the Euro qualifier with Greece in 2015, the women's team used the Loni Papuçiu Stadium in Fier to hold their matches. The Qemal Stafa Stadium held the match between France and Albania on 27 November 2015.

Results and fixtures

This Is the schedule of past & upcoming games for the Albania women's football team.

Legend

Win Draw Lose Fixture

2024

3 December Friendly	Romania	1-2	Albania	Târgoviște, Romania
18:00	Carp 43'		Troka 10' Dogi 90+2'	Stadium: Eugen Popescu Stadium

2025

21 February 2025 UEFA Nations League	Albania	1–2	Ukraine	Durrës, Albania
18:00 UTC+1	Berisha 90+5'	Report	Ovdiychuk 31' Kozlova 48'	Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 2,520 Referee: Franziska Wildfeuer (Germany)

25 February 2025 Nations League B	Czech Republic	5–1	Albania	České Budějovice, Czech Republic
17:30	Svitková 34', 42' Bartoňová 45+2', 62' Stašková 60'	Report	Doçi 24' (pen.)	Stadium: Strelecky Ostrov Attendance: 2,025 Referee: Kristina Georgieva (Bulgaria)

4 April 2025 Nations League B	Albania	4–0	Croatia	Shkodër, Albania
16:00	Berisha 14' Hila 24' Doçi 72' Hamonikaj 90+1'	Report		Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 436 Referee: Alexandra Collin (France)

8 April 2025 Nations League B	Croatia	1–2	Albania	Zagreb, Croatia
16:00	Slipčević 11'	Report	Berisha 32' Balog 71' (o.g.)	Stadium: Sport Centre Rudes Attendance: 377 Referee: Maria Marotta (Italy)

30 May 2025 UEFA Nations League	Ukraine	2–1	Albania	Varaždin, Croatia
19:00 UTC+2	Ovdiychuk 19' Basanska 41'	Report	Berisha 10'	Stadium: Stadion Varteks Attendance: 50 Referee: Caroline Lanssens (Belgium)

3 June 2025 Nations League B	Albania	1–2	Czech Republic	Shkodër, Albania
19:00	Berisha 45+2'	Report	Bartoňová 87' (pen.) Khýrová 90'	Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 483 Referee: Michalina Diakow (Poland)

24 October 2025 UEFA Nations League play-off	Cyprus	3–2	Albania	Larnaca, Cyprus
18:00 (19:00 EEST)	Panagiotou 43' Violari 45+1', 83'	Report	Doçi 29', 33'	Stadium: Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium Attendance: 350 Referee: Miriama Bočková (Slovakia)

28 October 2025 UEFA Nations League play-off	Albania	3–0	Cyprus	Tirana, Albania
18:00	Krasniqi 16' Begallo 38' Doçi 67' (pen.)	Report		Stadium: Arena Kombëtare Attendance: 678 Referee: Catarina Campos (Portugal)
Note: Albania won 5–3 on aggregate, and therefore both teams remained in their respective leagues

28 November Friendly	Albania	1-1	Turkey	Antalya, Turkey
	Topçu 50'		Hilaj 20'

1 December 2025 (2025-12-01) Friendly	Turkey	2–0	Albania	Istanbul, Turkey
19:00	Şeker 14' Altunkulak 81'			Stadium: THY Fielad Referee: Lutfaliyeva (AZE), Nuriyeva(AZE), Akbarzada (AZE)

2026

3 March 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Montenegro

v

Albania

Montenegro

7 March 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Albania

v

Czech Republic

Albania

14 April 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Wales

v

Albania

Wales

18 April 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Albania

v

Wales

Albania

5 June 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Czech Republic

v

Albania

Czech Republic

9 June 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Albania

v

Montenegro

Albania

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Position	Name	Ref.
Head coach	Armir Grima

Manager history

Altin Rraklli (5 May 2011 – 22 April 2016)
Armir Grimaj (22 April 2016–present)^[11]

Players

Current squad

The following players were named to the squad for the friendly matches against Turkey on 28 November and 1 December 2025.^[12]
Caps and goals are correct as of 28 October 2025, after the match against Cyprus.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	Antigoni Hyska	(2003-06-23) 23 June 2003	4	0	KF Gramshi
1GK	Rajmonda Spahija	(2006-03-25) 25 March 2006	0	0	KFF Mitrovica

2DF	Melissa Tom
2DF	Arbenita Curraj	(1996-07-28) 28 July 1996	25	0
2DF	Alma Hila	(2000-02-02) 2 February 2000	25	0
2DF	Armera Tukaj	(2001-05-25) 25 May 2001	10	0
2DF	Arbiona Bajraktari	(1996-09-10) 10 September 1996	21	0
2DF	Klea Hamonikaj	(2003-05-28) 28 May 2003	0	0
2DF	Suzane Vuksani		0	0
2DF	Aglia Iliadhi	(2004-11-30) 30 November 2004	2	0	Apolonia Fier
2DF	Endrina Elezaj	(1997-01-12) 12 January 1997	2	0

3MF	Arvina Nadiar Islam
3MF	Ezmiralda Franja	(1997-02-04) 4 February 1997	39	0
3MF	Megi Doçi (captain)	(1996-10-14) 14 October 1996	37	9
3MF	Teresa Deda				Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF	Ilarja Zarka
3MF	Mesuare Begallo	(2000-03-01) 1 March 2000	0	0	Partizani Tirana
3MF	Qëndresa Krasniqi	(1994-06-28) 28 June 1994	28	4
3MF	Dafina Redzepi

4FW	Klaudia Borci
4FW	Fortesa Berisha	(2003-06-19) 19 June 2003	6	2
4FW	Valentina Troka	(2002-11-15) 15 November 2002	8	0
4FW	Nadia Tahirukaj
4FW	Dilajda Leka	(2007-06-01) 1 June 2007	0	0	RSC Anderlecht

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for a squad within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals		Latest call-up

GK	Viona Rexhepi	(1996-07-24) 24 July 1996	27	0		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
GK	Klesjana Spaho	(2004-05-10) 10 May 2004	0	0		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025

DF	Leonora Dedgjonaj	(1999-09-14) 14 September 1999	2	0	Partizani Tirana	v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
DF	Sara Maliqi	(1995-10-09) 9 October 1995	38	0		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
DF	Aidena Mustafa			0		v. Czech Republic, 3 June 2025
DF	Arlinda Kodra			0	Vllaznia Shkodër	v. Czech Republic, 3 June 2025
DF	Kristina Hoxhaj					v. Czech Republic, 25 February 2025

MF	Xhesika Ndoj	(2007-07-20) 20 July 2007	0	0	Vllaznia Shkodër	v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
MF	Megi Doçi (captain)	(1996-10-14) 14 October 1996	37	9		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
MF	Erjona Emërllahu					v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
MF	Mimoza Hamidi	(1998-04-28) 28 April 1998	17	3		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
MF	Donika Dedaj					v. Romania, 3 December 2024
MF	Eriola Delija					v. Czech Republic, 25 February 2025
MF	Stacey Qosja					v. Czech Republic, 25 February 2025
MF	Lavdije Begolli					v. Czech Republic, 25 February 2025
MF	Jehona Coka	(2005-03-05) 5 March 2005	0	0		v. Czech Republic, 25 February 2025
MF	Gelda Kadiolli					v. Czech Republic, 25 February 2025
MF	Mikaela Metalla	(2002-10-22) 22 October 2002	14	0		v. Czech Republic, 3 June 2025

FW	Florentina Kuqi	(2004-03-26) 26 March 2004	0	0		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
FW	Viola Imeraj					v. Romania, 3 December 2024
FW	Rreza Gashi					v. Romania, 3 December 2024
FW	Djellza Istrefaj	(2000-05-29) 29 May 2000	2	1		v. Croatia, 8 April 2025
FW	Kristina Maksuti	(1993-02-06) 6 February 1993	23	5		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025
FW	Esi Lufo	(2001-09-10) 10 September 2001	9	1		v. Cyprus, 28 October 2025

Records

Individual

As of 5 August 2021

*Active players in bold.

Most capped players

Statistics correct as of 2020.

#	Player	Year(s)	Caps

Top goalscorers

#	Player	Year(s)	Goals	Caps

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record									Qualification record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D *	L	GF	GA	GD	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1991	Team did not exist								Team did not exist
1995
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015	Did not qualify								6/6	13	3	1	9	8	56	−48
2019									4/5	11	3	2	6	9	25	−16
2023									4/6	10	3	1	6	14	30	−16
2027	To be determined								To be determined
2031	To be determined								To be determined
2035	To be determined								To be determined
Total	0/6	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Total	24	9	4	21	31	101	−70

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

UEFA Women's Championship

UEFA Women's Championship record									Qualification record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD	P/R	Rnk
1984	Team did not exist								Team did not exist
1987
1989
1991
1993
1995
1997
2001
2005
2009
2013	Did not enter								Did not enter
2017	Did not qualify								5/5	8	0	0	8	3	31	−28	–
2021									4/5	8	2	0	6	7	21	−14	–
2025									1/4	6	3	0	3	8	18	−10	^[a]	37th
2029	To be determined								To be determined
Total	0/5	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Total	22	5	0	17	18	70	−52	37th

UEFA Women's Nations League

UEFA Women's Nations League record
Year	League	Group	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R	Rnk
2023–24	B	1	4th	6	0	1	5	2	18		32nd
2025	B	4	To be determined
Total				6	0	1	5	2	18	32nd

	Promoted at end of season
	No movement at end of season
	Relegated at end of season
*	Participated in promotion/relegation play-offs

Head-to-head record

As of 5 August 2021

Opponent	Games	Wins	Draws	Losses	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Differential
Belgium	2	0	0	2	0	8	−8
Croatia	2	0	0	2	2	10	−8
Finland	2	0	0	2	1	11	−11
France	2	0	0	2	0	12	−12
Greece	5	2	0	3	6	12	−6
Hungary	1	0	0	1	0	6	−6
Kosovo	1	1	0	0	3	2	−1
Latvia	1	1	0	0	2	0	+2
Luxembourg	2	2	0	0	4	2	+2
North Macedonia	4	3	0	1	10	5	+5
Malta	2	0	2	0	1	1	0
Montenegro	3	2	0	1	8	6	+2
Netherlands	2	0	0	2	1	14	−13
Norway	2	0	0	2	0	18	−18
Portugal	3	0	0	3	1	11	−10
Poland	2	0	1	1	2	5	−3
Romania	2	0	0	2	0	6	−6
Turkey	2	1	0	1	1	1	0
Ukraine	2	0	0	2	0	6	−6
19 Countries	41	11	3	27	39	134	−95

Notes

^ From Euro 2025 onwards a new qualifying format was introduced, linked to the Women's Nations League where teams are divided into leagues with promotion/relegation between the leagues at the end of each cycle.

References

^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
^ "Albania matches". Kirill. 16 August 2010. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
^ ^a ^b ^c Fatjon Pandovski – Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) (6 May 2011). "Seranaj scores as Albania women make their debut". UEFA. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011.
^ Sue Prior. "Winning International debut for Liz". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Montenegro vs. Albania 2 – 4". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Albania vs. Montenegro 4 – 3". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Albania vs. Macedonia FYR 2 – 0". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Δράμα -Αλβανία μέσα απο το φακό". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Αυλαία στο τουρνουά της Δράμας (+photos)- Κόγγουλη "Καλό τεστ το τουρουά για την Εθνική"". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Sport.albeu.com – UEFA "djeg" edhe "Ruzhdi Bizhutën" e "Niko Dovanën"". Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
^ Rraklli largohet nga stoli i Kombëtares së femrave, ja kush e zëvendëson
^ "Miqësoret kundër Turqisë/ Trajneri Grima grumbullon 24 futbolliste, gjashtë risi në listën kuqezi" (in Albanian). Albanian Football Association. 22 November 2025.

External links

[13] From Euro 2025 onwards a new qualifying format was introduced, linked to the Women's Nations League where teams are divided into leagues with promotion/relegation between the leagues at the end of each cycle.

[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.

[KirillAlbania-2] "Albania matches". Kirill. 16 August 2010. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.

[first-3] Fatjon Pandovski – Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) (6 May 2011). "Seranaj scores as Albania women make their debut". UEFA. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011.

[4] Sue Prior. "Winning International debut for Liz". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[5] "Montenegro vs. Albania 2 – 4". Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[6] "Albania vs. Montenegro 4 – 3". Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[7] "Albania vs. Macedonia FYR 2 – 0". Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[8] "Δράμα -Αλβανία μέσα απο το φακό". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[9] "Αυλαία στο τουρνουά της Δράμας (+photos)- Κόγγουλη "Καλό τεστ το τουρουά για την Εθνική"". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[10] "Sport.albeu.com – UEFA "djeg" edhe "Ruzhdi Bizhutën" e "Niko Dovanën"". Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2015.

[11] Rraklli largohet nga stoli i Kombëtares së femrave, ja kush e zëvendëson

[12] "Miqësoret kundër Turqisë/ Trajneri Grima grumbullon 24 futbolliste, gjashtë risi në listën kuqezi" (in Albanian). Albanian Football Association. 22 November 2025.

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International women's association football
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Africa	CAF Women's Cup of Nations U-20 U-17 Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Regional CECAFA U-20 U-17 COSAFA U-20 U-17 UNAF WAFU A WAFU B UNIFFAC U-20 Intercontinental (Arab)
North America, Central America and the Caribbean	CONCACAF W Championship U-20 U-17 U-15 W Gold Cup W Nations League Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
South America	CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina U-20 U-17 Women's Nations League
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Europe	UEFA Women's Championship U-19 U-17 Women's Nations League
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National women's football teams of Europe (UEFA)
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Defunct	Czechoslovakia East Germany Serbia and Montenegro Soviet Union Yugoslavia
Other	Great Britain Vatican City

History

Team image

Kits and crest

Kit suppliers

Home stadium

Results and fixtures

2024

2025

2026

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Manager history

Players

Current squad

Recent call-ups

Records

Individual

Most capped players

Top goalscorers

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

UEFA Women's Championship

UEFA Women's Nations League

Head-to-head record

See also

Notes

References

External links