Albania’s national football team has officially scheduled its first friendly match for June, facing Israel at the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana.
The match will take place on June 3 at 20:00, marking the first test of the month for the national side. Organized by the Albanian Football Association, the fixture is part of preparations for upcoming competitive challenges and offers an important opportunity for the team to assess form and tactics.
This encounter will be the seventh meeting in history between Albania national football team and Israel national football team. Notably, it will be their first-ever friendly match, as all previous six clashes have taken place in the qualifiers for major tournaments such as the World Cup and European Championship. Historically, Albania has secured two victories, while Israel has won four matches.
The June fixtures will not end there. Albania is also set to play a second friendly just days later, taking on Luxembourg national football team on June 6, again at 20:00 and at the same venue, Air Albania Stadium. These back-to-back matches are expected to provide valuable match experience and allow the coaching staff to evaluate players ahead of future competitions.
With both games being held at home, fans in Tirana will have the chance to support the national team in what promises to be an exciting start to the summer football calendar. The friendlies are seen as key preparation steps as Albania continues to build consistency and competitiveness on the international stage.