Albania's 2024 Euro Campaign: A Mixed Bag of Results

Disappointing Start

Albania's national football team endured a challenging start to their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, failing to win any of their opening three matches. They played to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Malta, lost 3-1 to Denmark, and were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Denmark and Moldova respectively. These results left Albania languishing at the bottom of Group A, a far cry from their impressive qualifying campaign for Euro 2016.

Redeeming Performances

However, Albania's fortunes changed in their subsequent matches. They recorded a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Faroe Islands and followed it up with a commendable 0-0 draw in a competitive clash with Italy. These results showcased Albania's determination and resilience, as they kept themselves in contention for a potential top-three finish in their group.

Tournament Prospects

As Albania enters the latter stages of their qualifying campaign, they find themselves in a competitive three-way battle with Denmark and Moldova for second place behind runaway group leaders Italy. With several crucial matches remaining, Albania's fate remains in their own hands. A strong finish to the campaign could see them secure a berth in the Euro 2024 playoffs or even an automatic qualification to the tournament proper.