Albania vs Luxembourg Live Score, Result & Lineups Friendly International
Albania host Luxembourg in a Friendly International today, Saturday June 6, 2026, with kickoff set for 8:00 PM CEST / 6:00 PM UTC / 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST / 11:00 PM PKT at Arena Kombëtare in Tirana, Albania. The live score starts from 0 – 0 before kickoff, with official lineups and referee details still yet to be confirmed.
Albania are trying to respond after a 1-0 home defeat to Israel, while Luxembourg arrive from a 1-0 loss to Italy and two March wins over Malta. This Albania vs Luxembourg live score article keeps the result, projected lineups, team news, recent form and H2H record together.
Albania vs Luxembourg Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Albania vs Luxembourg |
| Competition | Friendly International |
| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM CEST / 6:00 PM UTC / 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST / 11:00 PM PKT |
| Venue | Arena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania |
| Capacity | 22,500 |
| Albania FIFA Ranking | 66th |
| Luxembourg FIFA Ranking | 91st |
| Albania WC Status | Not qualified for World Cup 2026 |
| Luxembourg WC Status | Not qualified for World Cup 2026 |
| Albania Manager | Rolando Maran |
| Luxembourg Manager | Jeff Strasser |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Albania vs Luxembourg Live Updates
The match card above keeps the score and status clear during the pre-match window. Goals, cards, substitutions and the full-time result should be treated as confirmed only after the match state updates.
Albania vs Luxembourg Team News
Luxembourg Team News
Luxembourg travel to Tirana after a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Italy on June 3. Jeff Strasser used that fixture to test a refreshed squad, and the quick turnaround gives him another chance to judge the Red Lions away from Luxembourg. The visitors also carry March playoff wins over Malta, so the recent results are stronger than the Italy loss alone suggests.
Strasser’s squad for the Italy and Albania friendlies included new faces and a notable absence, with Leandro Barreiro left out by agreement with his club. Danel Sinani, Yvandro Borges Sanches and Sebastien Thill give Luxembourg technical quality in the front line, while Anthony Moris remains the senior goalkeeping option. The midfield should protect the centre because Albania can overload through Asllani and Ramadani.
Albania Team News
Albania stay at Arena Kombëtare after losing 1-0 to Israel in Rolando Maran’s first match as head coach. The federation’s own build-up centered on the new era under Maran, with Myrto Uzuni and Juljan Shehu speaking about the camp mood and the next objectives. That makes the Luxembourg friendly an immediate test of whether the team can turn possession into cleaner chances.
Local reporting expects Maran to use a 4-3-1-2 structure, with Kristjan Asllani as the organizer and Ylber Ramadani plus Juljan Shehu around him. Arbër Hoxha and Myrto Uzuni are likely attacking options, while Berat Djimsiti and Ardian Ismajli give Albania experience at centre-back. Maran needs a more direct final-third plan after Albania struggled to break Israel down.
Albania vs Luxembourg Recent Form
Albania’s recent form shows why the Maran era needs a fast attacking response. The 1-0 defeat to Israel came in Tirana, so the same stadium now gives Albania a quick chance to change the mood. The hosts still have senior defensive pieces and a midfield that should control possession against Luxembourg.
Luxembourg’s latest result was also a 1-0 defeat, but the opponent was Italy and the performance gave Strasser useful squad information. The Red Lions beat Malta twice in March, including a 3-0 second-leg win, so they can arrive with structure rather than panic. Their main issue is whether they can create enough chances away from home.
| Team | Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | June 3, 2026 | Israel | Friendly | Loss | 0-1 |
| Albania | March 31, 2026 | Ukraine | Friendly | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Albania | March 26, 2026 | Poland | World Cup qualifier playoff | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Albania | Nov. 2025 | Andorra | World Cup qualifier | Win | 3-0 |
| Albania | Nov. 2025 | England | World Cup qualifier | Loss | 0-2 |
| Luxembourg | June 3, 2026 | Italy | Friendly | Loss | 0-1 |
| Luxembourg | March 31, 2026 | Malta | UEFA Nations League playoff | Win | 3-0 |
| Luxembourg | March 26, 2026 | Malta | UEFA Nations League playoff | Win | 2-0 |
| Luxembourg | Nov. 2025 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifier | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Luxembourg | Nov. 2025 | Germany | World Cup qualifier | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Projected Lineups
Official lineups are usually confirmed close to kickoff. The projected XIs below reflect recent squad patterns and the tactical shape most likely to fit this friendly.
Albania
4-3-1-2Luxembourg
4-5-1Albania vs Luxembourg H2H Record
Albania and Luxembourg have split their verified senior H2H record, with three wins each and one draw across seven meetings. Luxembourg won the last meeting 2-1 in a 2017 friendly, which gives the visitors a recent historical result to lean on. Neither team qualified for the World Cup 2026, so this fixture is more about squad direction than tournament preparation.
The live score should be judged with that balance in mind. Albania have the stronger home platform and a higher ranking, while Luxembourg have enough midfield quality to keep the game close. A tight first half would suit the visitors more than the hosts.
Albania
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Albania vs Luxembourg live score?
The match is pre-match, so the live score is 0 – 0 until verified match data changes.
Are Albania vs Luxembourg lineups confirmed?
No. Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed.
When is Albania vs Luxembourg?
Albania vs Luxembourg is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Where is Albania vs Luxembourg?
Albania vs Luxembourg is being played at Arena Kombëtare in Tirana, Albania.
What is the Albania vs Luxembourg H2H record?
The verified senior H2H record is level, with three wins each and one draw.
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