The Malta national football team

The Malta national football team is the squad that represents the country in international football. Matches of this team are also available at 1xbet - https://1xbet.co.ke/en also offers lots of different betting markets.

The roots of organized football in Malta date back to the late 19th century, but the MFA was formally founded in 1900, this makes it one of the oldest football associations in Europe. The Malta national team played its first official international match on 24 February 1957. This was a 3-2 friendly defeat at home against Austria national football team at the old Empire Stadium in Gżira. And currently, 1xBet also has many European football matches, so make sure to try the 1xBet platform today.

Malta joined FIFA in 1959 and UEFA a year later, enabling participation in continental and global qualifiers.

Their competitive record

Since the early 1960s Malta has entered every qualifying cycle for the UEFA European Championship (from 1964, except 1968) and the FIFA World Cup (from 1974). However, the team has never qualified for the final tournament of either competition. It is easy to find profitable live betting on football at the 1xBet platform on matches played by the Malta national side as well.

Over the decades, Malta has delivered occasional surprise results and gritty performances. Their biggest ever win came on 26 March 2008, when they beat Liechtenstein national football team 7-1 in a friendly. This is a match remembered especially for forward Michael Mifsud scoring 5 goals. You can also use 1xBet to make profitable live betting on many football matches that are likely to have lots of goals too.

On the flip side, the worst defeat in their history remains a 12-1 loss to Spain national football team on 21 December 1983.

Trying to establish an identity

Given Malta’s modest population and relatively small pool of professional players, the national team has often been viewed as an underdog in European competitions. But the side’s persistence reflects a deep-rooted football culture on the islands. As noted by FIFA, Malta’s long history with the sport, despite the challenges, remains remarkable given its size. With the 1xBet app it will be very easy to bet on Malta and other national squads too.

The MFA still plays a central role in Maltese football. They execute 3 main roles:

1. organize domestic leagues;
2. manage the national senior team;
3. and also promote development through the national youth teams.

Their home matches take place at the modern Ta' Qali Stadium, serving as Malta’s principal national venue. At 1xBet you can find a great app that can also be used to bet on matches that take place at this impressive venue as well.

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