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Moldova national football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Moldova women's national football team.

The Moldova national football team (Romanian: Echipa națională de fotbal a Moldovei) represents Moldova in men's international football and is administered by the Moldovan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Moldova. Moldova's home ground is Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău and their head coach is Serghei Cleșcenco. Shortly before the break-up of the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Georgia on 2 July 1991.

Moldova
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Tricolorii (The Tricolours)
AssociationMoldovan Football Federation
(Federația Moldovenească de Fotbal, FMF)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachSerghei Cleșcenco
CaptainVadim Rață
Most capsAlexandru Epureanu (100)
Top scorerIon Nicolaescu (16)
Home stadiumZimbru Stadium
FIFA codeMDA
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 150 Decrease 1 (24 October 2024)[1]
Highest37 (April 2008)
Lowest181 (October 2021 – February 2022)
First international
Unofficial
 Moldova 2–4 Georgia 
(Chișinău, SSR Moldova, Soviet Union; 2 July 1991)
Official
 United States 1–1 Moldova 
(Jacksonville, United States; 16 April 1994)
Biggest win
 Pakistan 0–5 Moldova 
(Amman, Jordan; 18 August 1992)
Biggest defeat
 Denmark 8–0 Moldova 
(Herning, Denmark; 28 March 2021)
Websitefmf.md (in Romanian)

Two of their three best results in the 2020s came during the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2024, with a win over Poland (3–2) in Chișinău, coming back from a 0–2 deficit, and a draw against Czech Republic (0–0) in Chișinău. In 2007, Moldova upset Hungary 3–0 in Chișinău in Euro 2008 qualifying. Another notable result was a 5–2 win over Montenegro during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying. The team has never qualified for the final stages of the UEFA European Championship nor the FIFA World Cup since first entering qualifying in 1994.

Following Moldova's 4–0 defeat to England in September 1997, British writer and comedian Tony Hawks travelled to Moldova to challenge and beat all 11 Moldovan international footballers at tennis. The feature film version of the book of the same name, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis, was filmed in and around Chișinău in May and June 2010 and was released in the spring of 2012.

History

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1990s

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The Moldovan Football Federation was founded in 1990. However, the national football team of Moldova did not play an official international match until 1991, when Moldova lost 4–2 to Georgia. Alexandru Spiridon was the first player to score a goal in the team's history.

Moldova entered the 1992 Jordan International Tournament, a tournament consisting of friendly matches. Moldova obtained its biggest win to date, a 5–0 victory against Pakistan, in which Serghei Alexandrov scored four goals, this being Moldova's first hat-trick. Moldova's second hat-trick was scored by Iurie Miterev in a 3–1 win against Congo in the same tournament.[3][4]

Moldova became an UEFA member in 1993 and a FIFA member in 1994.[5] Moldova's first match recognised by FIFA was a 1–1 draw against the United States. Moldova's first attempt to qualify for an international tournament was in UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying, its first competitive match being a 1–0 win over Georgia. The Moldovans beat Georgia twice and Wales once, placing 4th out of 6 and failing to qualify.[6] Moldova's following qualifying campaign, their first attempt to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, was the 1998 qualifiers, but they lost all matches, placing last in the group.[7] Moldova also placed last in UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying. The Moldovans obtained 4 draws, two with Northern Ireland, one each with Turkey and Finland.[8]

2000s

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In 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification Moldova lost 6–0 against Sweden, which stood as its biggest defeat for almost 20 years. Moldova was the second-last team in the group above Azerbaijan, which it beat 2–0.[9] In UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying the Moldovans beat Austria and Belarus, placing above the latter in the group.[10] Moldova finished last in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, however it drew with Norway and Scotland.[11]

In a 2006 friendly against Lithuania, Serghei Cleșcenco scored his 11th and last goal, remaining Moldova's top goalscorer until 2023.[12] In UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Moldova finished fifth in the seven-team Group C with 12 points, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–0 and Hungary 3–0.[13] Following these qualifiers Moldova placed 37th in April 2008 FIFA Ranking, the highest position it ever reached.[14] In 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification the Moldovans placed last in the group. They drew with Greece once and Luxembourg twice.[15] Between the games for these qualifiers Moldova beat Armenia 4–1 in Yerevan in a friendly match.[16]

2010s

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The Moldova line-up before the Euro 2016 qualifying match against Austria, September 2015

Moldova beat Finland 2–0 in Euro 2012 qualifying, placing only above San Marino.[17] The Moldovans finished only above San Marino again in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, but they beat Montenegro 5–2 and drew with Ukraine and Poland.[18] During UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Moldova achieved a 1–1 draw against Russia at Moscow during UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying. The equalising goal was Alexandru Epureanu's last international goal, who went on to become the first Moldovan with 100 appearances for the national team.[19] In the same competition, Moldova suffered a humiliating 0–1 defeat against the Liechtenstein on home ground, placing last in the group. In 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification the Moldovans placed last in the group again, only obtaining two draws with Georgia.

In the inaugural season of the UEFA Nations League, the Moldovans played in League D, the competition's lowest division. They placed third in their group, above San Marino. Moldova's victory over them was its first competitive win since 2014. In UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Moldova suffered another disappointing result, a 0–1 loss to Andorra, finishing last in the group.

2020s

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Moldova was the best third-placed team of 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D and obtained promotion to 2020–21 UEFA Nations League C due to a revamp of the competition's format. Moldova obtained only one point, a draw with the Kosovo, placing last in its group. Thus, Moldova had to play the relegation play-outs. Between the matches for the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League, Moldova suffered a 6–0 defeat to Italy in a friendly match, which equalled Moldova's worst defeat at the time.[20]

In 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Moldova obtained only one point, a draw with the Faroe Islands. Moldova also suffered its worst defeat ever during these qualifiers, a 8–0 loss against Denmark. During these qualifiers Moldova placed 181st in October 2021 FIFA Ranking, the lowest position it ever reached.[21] After losing to Kazakhstan on penalties in 2020–21 UEFA Nations League relegation play-outs, the Moldovans were relegated to 2022–23 UEFA Nations League D. Moldova was tied on points with Latvia, but because of a lower goal difference placed second, failing to achieve promotion.

The UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying was a watershed moment for Moldova. The Moldovans came agonisingly close to a historic Euro debut, acquiring ten points in a group of five; the Moldovans also gained an impressive feat by being undefeated at home throughout the qualification, including a historic shock 3–2 comeback win over Poland[22][23] and were one win away from qualifying for UEFA Euro 2024.[24] However, a denting away loss to the Czech Republic in the final matchday killed off Moldova's qualification hopes, as they finished fourth and were eliminated due to an inferior record.[25][26] Ion Nicolaescu scored his 11th and 12th international goals in the 3–2 win against Poland, becoming Moldova's top goal scorer. With 4 goals in the competition, he became the first Moldovan to be the top goal scorer of a qualifying group.[27]

Current sponsorship

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Official sponsors: Moldtelecom, Moldinconbank, Jako, OM, Invitro Diagnostics, Cricova.

Kit suppliers

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Kit supplier Period
  Reusch 1994–1997
  Puma 1998–2000
  Jako 2001–present

Home stadium

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Zimbru Stadium

The Moldova national football team plays its official games at Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău. The stadium is a privately held structure, but is under administration of FMF until 2026.[28] The senior team, along with youth teams use Stadionul CPSM for training purposes. It is located in Vadul lui Vodă, a village along the Dniester River, approximately 25 kilometres from Chișinău.

Between 1991 and 2006, Moldova played its matches at the Republican Stadium in Chișinău. It also played its home matches in UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying and some friendlies at Sheriff Arena in Tiraspol.

Results and fixtures

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Main articles: Moldova national football team results (2020–present) and Moldova national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023

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17 November 2023 (2023-11-17) UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Moldova   1–1   Albania Chișinău, Moldova
19:00 UTC+2 Baboglo   87' Report Çikalleshi   25' (pen.) Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 9,537
Referee: Willie Collum (Scotland)
20 November 2023 (2023-11-20) UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Czech Republic   3–0   Moldova Olomouc, Czech Republic
20:45 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Andrův Stadion
Attendance: 11,653
Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)

2024

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22 March 2024 (2024-03-22) Friendly North Macedonia   1–1   Moldova Antalya, Turkey
17:30 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
Attendance: 100
Referee: Damian Kos (Poland)
26 March 2024 (2024-03-26) Friendly Cayman Islands   0–4   Moldova Antalya, Turkey
17:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
Attendance: 100
Referee: Kadir Sağlam (Turkey)
8 June 2024 (2024-06-08) Friendly Moldova   3–2   Cyprus Chișinău, Moldova
19:00 UTC+3 Moțpan   44'
Stînă   71'
Bogaciuc   78'		 Report Špoljarić   51'
Pittas   53'		 Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Denys Shurman (Ukraine)
11 June 2024 (2024-06-11) Friendly Moldova   0–4   Ukraine Chișinău, Moldova
19:00 UTC+3 Report Yaremchuk   2'
Tsyhankov   43'
Dovbyk   49'
Sudakov   54'		 Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 9,500
Referee: Andrei Chivulete (Romania)
7 September 2024 (2024-09-07) 2024–25 UEFA Nations League D Group 2 Moldova   2–0   Malta Chișinău, Moldova
19:00 UTC+3 Caimacov   32'
Nicolaescu   45+4' (pen.)		 Report Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 6,142
Referee: Mykola Balakin (Ukraine)
10 September 2024 (2024-09-10) Friendly Moldova   1–0   San Marino Chișinău, Moldova
19:00 UTC+3 Rață   10' Report Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 4,742
Referee: Dmytro Kubriak (Ukraine)
10 October 2024 (2024-10-10) 2024–25 UEFA Nations League D Group 2 Moldova   2–0   Andorra Chișinău, Moldova
19:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 6,442
Referee: Miloš Milanović (Serbia)
13 October 2024 (2024-10-13) 2024–25 UEFA Nations League D Group 2 Malta   1–0   Moldova Ta' Qali, Malta
18:00 UTC+2 Teuma   87' (pen.) Report Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 5,754
Referee: John Brooks (England)
16 November 2024 (2024-11-16) 2024–25 UEFA Nations League D Group 2 Andorra   v   Moldova Andorra la Vella, Andorra
18:00 UTC+1 Report Stadium: Estadi Nacional
19 November 2024 (2024-11-19) Friendly Gibraltar   v   Moldova Europa Point, Gibraltar
--:-- UTC+1 Report Stadium: Europa Sports Park

2024–25 UEFA Nations League

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Main article: 2024–25 UEFA Nations League D

Group D2

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or qualification
1   Moldova 3 2 0 1 4 1 +3 6[a] Promotion to League C
2   Malta 3 2 0 1 2 2 0 6[a] Qualification for promotion play-offs
3   Andorra 2 0 0 2 0 3 −3 0
Updated to match(es) played on 13 October 2024. Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Head-to-head goal difference: Moldova +1, Malta −1.

Coaching staff

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Current coaching staff

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Position Staff
Head coach   Serghei Cleșcenco
Assistant coaches   Vitalie Culibaba
  Sergiu Secu
Goalkeeping coach   Denis Romanenco
Fitness coach   Alexei Scorpan

Last updated: 10 October 2024
Source: FMF

Manager history

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Former forward and second all-time top goalscorer for Moldova, Serghei Cleșcenco is the current head coach of the national team since December 2021.[29]

As of 13 October 2024[30]
Coach Nat Period Pld W D L Win %
Ion Caras   1991–1992 2 0 1 1 000.00
Eugen Piunovschi   1992 5 3 0 2 060.00
Ion Caras   1992–1997 27 5 3 19 018.52
Alexandru Mațiura (interim)   1998 1 0 0 1 000.00
Ivan Daniliants   1998–1999 14 2 7 5 014.29
Alexandru Mațiura   1999–2001 16 4 4 8 025.00
Alexandru Spiridon   2001 4 1 0 3 025.00
Viktor Pasulko   2002–2005 35 7 8 20 020.00
Anatol Teslev   2006 6 1 2 3 016.67
Igor Dobrovolski   2007–2009 30 7 9 14 023.33
Gavril Balint   2010–2011 18 5 2 11 027.78
Ion Caras   2012–2014 27 6 7 14 022.22
Alexandru Curtianu   2014–2015 10 0 4 6 000.00
Ștefan Stoica (interim)   2015 3 0 0 3 000.00
Igor Dobrovolski   2016–2017 18 2 5 11 011.11
Alexandru Spiridon   2018–2019 16 3 5 8 018.75
Semen Altman   2019 4 0 0 4 000.00
Engin Fırat   2019–2020 11 0 2 9 000.00
Roberto Bordin   2021 12 1 1 10 008.33
Serghei Cleșcenco   2021– 30 11 7 12 036.67

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were selected for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League match against Andorra and the friendly match against Gibraltar on 16 and 19 November 2024, respectively.[31]

Caps and goals are correct as of 13 October 2024, after the match against Malta.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Dumitru Celeadnic (1992-04-23) 23 April 1992 (age 32) 9 0   Sheriff Tiraspol
12 1GK Cristian Avram (1994-07-27) 27 July 1994 (age 30) 10 0   Araz-Naxçıvan
23 1GK Nicolai Cebotari (1997-05-24) 24 May 1997 (age 27) 1 0   Zimbru Chișinău
1GK Andrei Cojuhar (1999-07-20) 20 July 1999 (age 25) 1 0   Veres Rivne
2 2DF Oleg Reabciuk (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26) 52 0   Spartak Moscow
4 2DF Vladislav Baboglo (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 (age 25) 14 2   Karpaty Lviv
5 2DF Andrei Motoc (2002-12-13) 13 December 2002 (age 21) 0 0   Athens Kallithea
6 2DF Denis Marandici (1996-09-18) 18 September 1996 (age 28) 14 0   Turan Tovuz
14 2DF Artur Crăciun (1998-06-29) 29 June 1998 (age 26) 30 0   Puszcza Niepołomice
15 2DF Victor Mudrac (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 (age 30) 18 0   Petrocub Hîncești
20 2DF Sergiu Plătică (1991-06-09) 9 June 1991 (age 33) 47 0   Petrocub Hîncești
2DF Iurie Iovu (2002-07-06) 6 July 2002 (age 22) 3 0   Istra 1961
3 3MF Dan Pușcaș (2001-06-01) 1 June 2001 (age 23) 1 0   Petrocub Hîncești
7 3MF Artur Ioniță (1990-08-17) 17 August 1990 (age 34) 75 5   Lecco
8 3MF Nichita Moțpan (2001-07-17) 17 July 2001 (age 23) 22 3   Fakel Voronezh
11 3MF Mihail Caimacov (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 26) 30 2   Slaven Belupo
16 3MF Victor Stînă (1998-03-20) 20 March 1998 (age 26) 20 3   AEL
18 3MF Daniel Danu (2002-08-26) 26 August 2002 (age 22) 0 0   Chindia Târgoviște
19 3MF Dmitri Mandrîcenco (1997-05-13) 13 May 1997 (age 27) 7 1   Dainava
22 3MF Vadim Rață (captain) (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 31) 51 3   Universitatea Cluj
3MF Teodor Lungu (1995-06-12) 12 June 1995 (age 29) 0 0   Petrocub Hîncești
3MF Corneliu Cotogoi (2001-06-23) 23 June 2001 (age 23) 5 0   1599 Șelimbăr
9 4FW Ion Nicolaescu (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 26) 47 16   Heerenveen
10 4FW Vitalie Damașcan (1999-01-24) 24 January 1999 (age 25) 42 5   Maccabi Petah Tikva
13 4FW Maxim Cojocaru (1998-01-13) 13 January 1998 (age 26) 25 1   Oțelul Galați
17 4FW Virgiliu Postolachi (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 24) 23 0   CFR Cluj

Recent call-ups

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The following players have also been called up to the Moldova squad within the last 12 months.[32]

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Dorian Railean (1993-10-13) 13 October 1993 (age 31) 18 0   Gloria Buzău v.   Malta, 7 September 2024 PRE
GK Alexei Koșelev (1993-11-19) 19 November 1993 (age 30) 26 0   Atromitos v.   Cyprus, 8 June 2024
DF Ioan-Călin Revenco (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 24) 24 1   Puszcza Niepołomice v.   Andorra, 10 October 2024 INJ
DF Veaceslav Posmac (1990-11-07) 7 November 1990 (age 34) 72 2   Boluspor v.   Malta, 7 September 2024 INJ
DF Vadim Dijinari (1999-04-01) 1 April 1999 (age 25) 0 0   1599 Șelimbăr v.   Cayman Islands, 26 March 2024
DF Ion Jardan RET (1990-01-10) 10 January 1990 (age 34) 50 0   Petrocub Hîncești v.   Czech Republic, 20 November 2023
DF Vadim Bolohan RET (1986-08-15) 15 August 1986 (age 38) 40 1   Milsami Orhei v.   Czech Republic, 20 November 2023
DF Dinis Ieșeanu (2000-02-20) 20 February 2000 (age 24) 0 0   Znojmo v.   Czech Republic, 20 November 2023
MF Cristian Dros (1998-04-15) 15 April 1998 (age 26) 15 0   Elbasani v.   Malta, 13 October 2024
MF Serafim Cojocari (2001-01-07) 7 January 2001 (age 23) 11 0   Zimbru Chișinău v.   Andorra, 10 October 2024 INJ
MF Mihail Plătică (1990-03-15) 15 March 1990 (age 34) 17 1   Petrocub Hîncești v.   San Marino, 10 September 2024
MF Victor Bogaciuc (1999-10-17) 17 October 1999 (age 25) 12 2   Oțelul Galați v.   San Marino, 10 September 2024
FW Nicky Cleșcenco (2001-07-23) 23 July 2001 (age 23) 7 0   Petrocub Hîncești v.   Ukraine, 11 June 2024
FW Andrei Cobeț (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 27) 2 0   Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino v.   Czech Republic, 20 November 2023

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Individual records

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Main article: List of Moldova international footballers
As of 13 October 2024[33][34]
Players in bold are still active with Moldova.

Most appearances

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Alexandru Epureanu is Moldova's most capped player with 100 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Position Career
1 Alexandru Epureanu 100 7 DF 2006–2021
2 Igor Armaș 83 6 DF 2008–2023
3 Victor Golovatenco 79 3 DF 2004–2017
4 Artur Ioniță 75 5 MF 2009–present
5 Radu Rebeja 74 2 MF 1991–2008
6 Veaceslav Posmac 72 2 DF 2013–present
7 Serghei Cleșcenco 69 11 FW 1991–2006
8 Eugeniu Cebotaru 68 1 MF 2007–2020
9 Alexandru Gațcan 63 5 MF 2005–2018
10 Alexandru Suvorov 59 5 MF 2006–2020
 
Ion Nicolaescu is Moldova's all-time top scorer with 16 goals.

Top goalscorers

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Rank Player Goals Caps Average Career
1 Ion Nicolaescu 16 47 0.34 2018–present
2 Serghei Cleșcenco 11 69 0.16 1991–2006
3 Serghei Rogaciov 9 52 0.17 1996–2007
4 Sergiu Dadu 8 30 0.27 2002–2013
Iurie Miterev 8 36 0.22 1992–2006
Igor Bugaiov 8 54 0.15 2007–2017
7 Eugen Sidorenco 7 35 0.2 2010–2019
Viorel Frunză 7 37 0.19 2002–2015
Radu Gînsari 7 47 0.15 2012–present
Alexandru Epureanu 7 100 0.07 2006–2021

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA Pos
1930 to 1938 Part of   Romania Part of   Romania
1950 to 1990 Part of   Soviet Union Part of   Soviet Union
1994 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member[a]
  1998 Did not qualify 8 0 0 8 2 21 5th
    2002 10 1 3 6 6 20 5th
  2006 10 1 2 7 5 16 6th
  2010 10 0 3 7 6 18 6th
  2014 10 3 2 5 12 17 5th
  2018 10 0 2 8 4 23 6th
  2022 10 0 1 9 5 30 6th
      2026 To be determined To be determined
      2030[b]
  2034
Total 68 5 13 50 40 145 0/7

UEFA European Championship

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UEFA European Championship record Qualifying record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA Pos
1960 to 1988 Part of   Soviet Union Part of   Soviet Union
1992 Part of   CIS
  1996 Did not qualify 10 3 0 7 11 27 4th
    2000 8 0 4 4 7 17 5th
  2004 8 2 0 6 5 19 4th
    2008 12 3 3 6 12 19 5th
    2012 10 3 0 7 12 16 5th
  2016 10 0 2 8 4 16 6th
  2020 10 1 0 9 4 26 6th
  2024 8 2 4 2 7 10 4th
    2028 To be determined To be determined
    2032
Total 76 14 13 49 62 150 0/8

UEFA Nations League

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UEFA Nations League record Promotion/relegation play-offs
Season Division Position Pld W D L GF GA RK Pld W D L GF GA P/R
2018–19 D 3rd 6 2 3 1 4 5 48th —  
2020–21 C 4th 6 0 1 5 1 11 48th 2 1 0 1 2 2  
2022–23 D 2nd 6 4 1 1 10 6 51st —  
2024–25 D / 3 2 0 1 4 1 —
Total 21 8 5 8 19 23 2 1 0 1 2 2

By competition

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Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD Win % Loss %
FIFA World Cup qualification 68 5 13 50 40 145 –105 7.35 73.53
UEFA European qualification 76 14 13 49 62 150 –88 18.42 64.47
UEFA Nations League 23 9 5 9 21 25 –4 39.13 39.13
Total 167 28 31 108 123 320 –197 16.77 64.67

Head-to-head record

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As of 13 October 2024, after the match against Malta.[36]
Key
Positive balance (more Wins)
Neutral balance (Wins = Losses)
Negative balance (more Losses)
Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
  Albania 7 0 2 5 3 15 −12 000.00
  Andorra 9 6 2 1 12 4 +8 066.67
  Armenia 5 1 3 1 7 5 +2 020.00
  Austria 9 1 1 7 4 15 −11 011.11
  Azerbaijan 12 4 5 3 10 8 +2 033.33
  Belarus 9 2 4 3 7 10 −3 022.22
  Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 050.00
  Bulgaria 2 0 0 2 1 7 −6 000.00
  Cameroon 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00
  Canada 1 0 1 0 1 1 +0 000.00
  Cayman Islands 1 1 0 0 4 0 +4 100.00
  Congo 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 100.00
  Croatia 2 0 0 2 0 2 −2 000.00
  Cyprus 2 1 0 1 5 5 +0 050.00
  Czech Republic 4 0 1 3 0 10 −10 000.00
  Denmark 2 0 0 2 0 12 −12 000.00
  El Salvador 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 000.00
  England 4 0 0 4 0 16 −16 000.00
  Estonia 5 1 1 3 1 3 −2 020.00
  Faroe Islands 4 1 2 1 4 4 +0 025.00
  Finland 4 1 1 2 5 7 −2 025.00
  France 2 0 0 2 2 6 −4 000.00
  Georgia 12 4 4 4 14 17 −3 033.33
  Germany 4 0 0 4 3 18 −15 000.00
  Greece 7 0 1 6 2 13 −11 000.00
  Hungary 7 1 2 4 6 10 −4 014.29
  Iceland 2 0 0 2 1 5 −4 000.00
  Indonesia 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100.00
  Iraq 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00
  Israel 8 0 3 5 6 14 −8 000.00
  Italy 5 0 0 5 2 15 −13 000.00
  Ivory Coast 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 000.00
  Jordan 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 050.00
  Kazakhstan 7 3 1 3 6 7 −1 042.86
  Kosovo 2 0 1 1 1 2 −1 000.00
  Kyrgyzstan 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100.00
  Latvia 5 2 0 3 9 11 −2 040.00
  Liechtenstein 4 2 1 1 5 2 +3 050.00
  Lithuania 8 2 4 2 9 11 −2 025.00
  Luxembourg 6 1 4 1 3 6 −3 016.67
  Malta 9 4 3 2 9 7 +2 044.44
  Montenegro 4 1 0 3 5 7 −2 025.00
  Netherlands 4 0 0 4 1 9 −8 000.00
  North Macedonia 4 0 4 0 4 4 +0 000.00
  Northern Ireland 2 0 2 0 2 2 +0 000.00
  Norway 5 0 1 4 1 6 −5 000.00
  Pakistan 1 1 0 0 5 0 +5 100.00
  Poland 8 1 2 5 6 13 −7 012.50
  Portugal 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3 000.00
  Qatar 1 0 1 0 1 1 +0 000.00
  Republic of Ireland 2 0 0 2 1 5 −4 000.00
  Romania[c] 4 0 0 4 2 15 −13 000.00
  Russia 4 0 2 2 2 4 −2 000.00
  San Marino 9 9 0 0 18 0 +18 100.00
  Saudi Arabia 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 050.00
  Scotland 4 0 1 3 1 6 −5 000.00
  Serbia 2 0 0 2 0 6 −6 000.00
  Slovakia 3 1 0 2 4 5 −1 033.33
  Slovenia 4 0 0 4 1 10 −9 000.00
  South Korea 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 000.00
  Sudan 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100.00
  Sweden 9 0 0 9 4 24 −20 000.00
   Switzerland 3 0 0 3 1 6 −5 000.00
  Turkey 12 0 2 10 3 31 −28 000.00
  Uganda 1 0 0 1 2 3 −1 000.00
  Ukraine 6 0 2 4 3 10 −7 000.00
  United Arab Emirates 1 0 0 1 2 3 −1 000.00
  United States 2 0 1 1 1 4 −3 000.00
  Venezuela 1 0 0 1 0 4 −4 000.00
  Wales 4 1 0 3 3 9 −6 025.00
Total 287 59 66 162 234 479 −245 020.56

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Notes

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  1. ^ FIFA member since 16 June 1994.
  2. ^ Additional matches are scheduled to be played in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the first world cup, however they are not considered to be official hosts of the tournament.[35]
  3. ^ Moldova have played four more matches (0–1–3) against Romania, but they are not considered official.[36]

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