Albania at Euro 2024: squad, group, schedule, kits and odds to win

On 14 June, one of the main events in the world of national team football will kick off - in Germany, 24 national teams will begin their fight for the title of Europe's strongest nation at UEFA Euro 2024.

The Dailysports team tells you what you need to know about one of the participants in the tournament - the national team of Albania.

What is Albania's highest achievement in the history of European Championships?

The Albanian national team has only recently made its debut at the European Championships, and the performance on the German pitches will be only the second ever for the Balkan team. At the first continental tournament in 2016, "red-black" failed to get out of the group.

Who was included in the application of the Albanian national team for Euro 2024?

Albania's head coach Silvinho announced the list of 27 players on 27 May. However, he will have to give up the services of one player, as the final bid can only accommodate 26 players.

• Goalkeepers: Etrit Barisha (Empoli), Thomas Strakosha (Brentford), Elhan Kastrati (Cittadella)
• Defenders: Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Berat Djimsiti (Atalanta), Adrian Ismajli (Empoli), Arlind Arjeti (CFR Cluj-Napoca), Marash Kumbulla (Sassuolo), Enea Mihaj (FC Famalicao), Naser Aliji (Voluntari), Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano), Mario Mitaj (Lokomotiv Moscow).
• Midfielders: Amir Abrashi (Grasshoppers), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce), Klaus Gjasula (SV Darmstadt 98), Qazim Laci (Sparta Prague), Nedim Bajrami (Sassuolo), Kristjan Asllani (Internazionale), Ernest Muci (Besiktas), Medon Berisha (Lecce)
• Forwards: Rey Manaj (Sivasspor), Armando Broja (Fulham), Taulant Seferi (Baniyas), Jasir Asani (Gwangju FC), Mirlind Daku (Rubin Kazan), Arber Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb).

Who is the head coach of the Albanian national team?

The actions of Albanian footballers since the beginning of 2023 are managed by Brazilian specialist Silvinho. The 50-year-old coach has in his record of work in Lyon and at home, leading Corinthians. He is better known as a player for his performances at Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester City in London.

How did Albania qualify for Euro 2024?

The Albanian national team qualified for the European Championship directly from the top of the group, which came as a pleasant surprise to most. "Red-black" managed to squeeze the Czech team from the first place in the group, and the national team of Poland, which after the draw was considered the favourite of the group.

However, it was from the "white-red" Albanians and suffered the only defeat in the qualifying cycle - with a score of 0:1 in the Silvinho's first match at the head of the Balkan team. As a result - 15 points and the first place of the group thanks to the best head-to-head meetings with the Czech Republic.

What is the schedule of Albania's matches in the group at Euro 2024?

Albanians got into a quite difficult group with Spain, Italy and Croatia.

• 15.06 21:00 Italy - Albania (Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund)
• 19.06 15:00 Croatia - Albania (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)
• 24.06 21:00 Albania - Spain (MerkurSpielArena, Düsseldorf)

Time - CET

What kit will Albania wear at Euro 2024?

The kit for the Albanian national team for the tournament will be produced by Macron. However, the Albanians will play in the same kit in which they played their qualifying matches. The reason is that the manufacturer updates kits once every two years, and the kit was presented in March 2023. Therefore, Albanians will have to wait for another year to update the kit.

The home kit is made in burgundy colours, and it is decorated with an eagle, which is also depicted on the national emblem of Albania. The away kit has the same pattern, but it is in white colour.

What are the odds on the Albanian national team at Euro 2024?

Albania's national team at Euro 2024 bookmakers assign the role of a clear outsider. Experts do not believe that the team will get out of the group (the odds that Albanians will take the last, 4th place is 1.32). What to say about winning the tournament, where the odds are estimated at 100.