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

DetailInfo
MatchAlbania vs Luxembourg
CompetitionFriendly International
DateSaturday, June 6, 2026
Kickoff8:00 PM CEST / 6:00 PM UTC / 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST / 11:00 PM PKT
VenueArena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania
Capacity22,500
Albania FIFA Ranking66th
Luxembourg FIFA Ranking91st
Albania WC StatusNot qualified for World Cup 2026
Luxembourg WC StatusNot qualified for World Cup 2026
Albania ManagerRolando Maran
Luxembourg ManagerJeff Strasser
Refereeyet to be confirmed

Albania vs Luxembourg Live Updates

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8:00 PM CEST / 6:00 PM UTC / 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST / 11:00 PM PKTArena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania

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.

TeamDateOpponentCompetitionResultScore
AlbaniaJune 3, 2026IsraelFriendlyLoss0-1
AlbaniaMarch 31, 2026UkraineFriendlyyet to be confirmedyet to be confirmed
AlbaniaMarch 26, 2026PolandWorld Cup qualifier playoffyet to be confirmedyet to be confirmed
AlbaniaNov. 2025AndorraWorld Cup qualifierWin3-0
AlbaniaNov. 2025EnglandWorld Cup qualifierLoss0-2
LuxembourgJune 3, 2026ItalyFriendlyLoss0-1
LuxembourgMarch 31, 2026MaltaUEFA Nations League playoffWin3-0
LuxembourgMarch 26, 2026MaltaUEFA Nations League playoffWin2-0
LuxembourgNov. 2025Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifieryet to be confirmedyet to be confirmed
LuxembourgNov. 2025GermanyWorld Cup qualifieryet to be confirmedyet 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.

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Albania

4-3-1-2
1Thomas StrakoshaAEK AthensGK
4Elseid HysajLazioRB
6Berat DjimsitiAtalantaCB
18Ardian IsmajliTorinoCB
3Mario MitajAl-IttihadLB
20Ylber RamadaniLecceCM
21Kristjan AsllaniInter MilanCM
16Juljan ShehuWidzew LodzCM
9Jasir AsaniGwangjuCAM
11Myrto UzuniGranadaST
10Arber HoxhaDinamo ZagrebST
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Luxembourg

4-5-1
1Anthony MorisUnion SGGK
18Laurent JansMannheimRB
2Seid KoracVojvodinaCB
13Dirk CarlsonSt PoltenCB
17Mica PintoVitesseLB
4Florian BohnertBastiaCM
8Mathias OlesenKolnCM
22Christopher MartinsSpartak MoscowCM
10Sebastien ThillHansa RostockCAM
9Danel SinaniSt PauliRW
11Yvandro Borges SanchesHeraclesST
Projected lineup view · Albania vs Luxembourg · official XIs yet to be confirmed

Albania 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 vs Luxembourg H2H Record
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Albania

3
Verified Wins
Total meetings7
Draws1
Last meetingLuxembourg 2-1 Albania, 2017
Biggest winyet to be confirmed
World Cup meetings0
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Luxembourg

3
Verified Wins
Recent senior meetingLuxembourg won the most recent Albania vs Luxembourg friendly 2-1 on June 4, 2017.

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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