Malta Drawn in Group G for World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers

The journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun for Malta, following today’s UEFA Preliminary Draw held in Zurich, Switzerland. Malta will compete in Group G together with the Defeated team of QF1 (either Spain or Netherlands), Poland, Finland, Lithuania, and Malta.

The draw presents both challenges and opportunities for Malta, as they prepare to face elite footballing nations

For Malta, this draw is more than just a schedule of fixtures; it is a chance to showcase the nation’s growth and ambition in football. Despite being one of the smaller nations in European football, Malta has shown resilience and determination in past qualifying campaigns. The team will now aim to build on those experiences as they take on this new challenge.

An Expanded Opportunity in World Cup 2026

With the FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams, UEFA will have 16 qualification spots available, providing more opportunities for nations like Malta to dream of making it to the global stage.

The qualifiers, set to begin in March 2025, will provide Malta with the chance to test themselves against some of Europe’s best and leave a lasting impression. The national team will rely on its passionate fanbase and unwavering spirit as it embarks on this exciting journey.

Fixtures

The fixtures are as follows:

21.03.2025       Malta vs Finland

24.03.2025       Poland vs Malta

07.06.2025       Malta vs Lithuania

10.06.2025       Spain/Netherlands vs Malta

04.09.2025       Lithuania vs Malta

09.10.2025       Malta vs Spain/Netherlands

14.11.2025       Finland vs Malta

17.11.2025       Malta vs Poland