Albania Seeking First Win Over New Opponents

Albania Face Croatia in Must-Win Euro 2024 Clash

Albania Seeking First Win Over New Opponents

Historical Record Against Unfamiliar Nations Haunts Albania

WEB Albania faces a daunting task when they take on Croatia in their second Group B match at UEFA EURO 2024. Albania, ranked 66th in the FIFA World Rankings, have a poor record against teams they have never faced before, with just one victory in their last 10 such encounters. Their solitary triumph came against the Faroe Islands in June 2023, with a 3-1 scoreline.

This statistic will weigh heavily on the minds of Albania's players and coaches as they prepare for the Croatia match. Croatia, ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, will be confident of victory, especially after their impressive 3-1 win over England in their opening match. Albania must find a way to overcome their historical struggles against unfamiliar opponents if they want to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.

The match will be played at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, on June 19, 2024, at 13:00 UTC. Live coverage will be available on ESPN, with live scores and updates also available on the UEFA website.