The Albanian national football team will find out its group opponents for the upcoming 2026/27 UEFA Nations League on February 12, when the official draw takes place in Brussels, Belgium, football authorities and media report.
The draw — set to coincide with the 50th UEFA Congress — will determine the groups for the league phase of Europe’s prestigious national team competition, which kicks off later in September 2026.
Albania in League C and First Pot Status
Albania has been placed in League C for the 2026/27 Nations League and is currently seeded in Pot 1, alongside other top teams in the same tier. This means the Red and Blacks will be drawn as one of the top seeds in their group.
According to the pot distribution:
Pot 1 (Top seeds): Albania, Iceland, Montenegro, Kazakhstan
Pot 2: Finland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Armenia
Pot 3: Belarus, Faroe Islands, Cyprus, Estonia
Pot 4: Latvia/Gibraltar, Luxembourg/Malta, Moldova, San Marino
These teams are potential opponents depending on how the draw unfolds.
What’s at Stake
The league phase matches are scheduled from September to November 2026 and represent both competitive fixtures and opportunities to improve UEFA rankings. Success in the Nations League can also offer additional routes toward qualification for UEFA Euro 2028, adding strategic importance to Albania’s campaign.
Albania will aim to advance from the group stage and build momentum ahead of other international fixtures, including the World Cup playoff series earlier in the year.
The February 12 draw in Brussels will thus shape the team’s competitive calendar for the autumn international window, as fans await the official group compositions.