Albania’s U-21 national team is preparing for another important international challenge as the Red and Blacks get set to compete at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy.
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| Albania U-21's group-stage schedule for the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, featuring matches against Italy, Kosovo, and Algeria in Group B. |
Albania U-21 Schedule
The Albanian side will begin its campaign on August 22, facing hosts Italy in a high-profile opening match.
The game will be played at the Ettore Giardiniero Stadium in Lecce, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 local time.
Just two days later, on August 24, Albania will return to the same stadium to face Kosovo, again at 21:00.
The final group-stage match will take place on August 26, when Albania will meet Algeria at the Giovanni Paolo II Stadium, also at 21:00.
Group B Fixtures
- 🇮🇹 August 22: Italy vs Albania — 21:00, Ettore Giardiniero Stadium, Lecce
- 🇽🇰 August 24: Albania vs Kosovo — 21:00, Ettore Giardiniero Stadium, Lecce
- 🇩🇿 August 26: Albania vs Algeria — 21:00, Giovanni Paolo II Stadium
With three matches in just five days, Albania U-21 faces an intense group-stage schedule featuring three challenging international opponents.
The Mediterranean Games represent another important opportunity for Albania’s young players to gain international experience and demonstrate their abilities on a major stage.
Two Teams Will Advance to the Semifinals
The competition will become even more decisive after the group stage, with the top two teams from Group B advancing to the semifinals.
For Albania, the opening match against Italy could therefore prove particularly important, before the team turns its attention to the encounters against Kosovo and Algeria.
The young Red and Blacks will be hoping to make the most of the opportunity and secure a place in the knockout stage of Taranto 2026.