socca – Albanian Telegraphic Agency.

Spain wins European Socca championship held in Albania

Pandi Skaka — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:25:07 +0000

TIRANA, May 25/ATA/ Spain has been crowned European Socca Champions after defeating Kazakhstan 2-1 in a thrilling final held at the ‘House of Football’.

Organized in Albania for the first time, this multi-day tournament filled the specially constructed mini-stadium at the “House of Football” with spectacular matches and unforgettable festive energy.

Hosting this event in Albania marks a pivotal milestone for advancing and promoting mini-football nationwide.

The “House of Football” became the epicenter of European Socca for several days welcoming 28 national teams, fans and representatives from all over Europe in an event that was characterized by organization, atmosphere and high sporting level. /gj.m/a.f/p.s./

Albania Socca team stuns France on penalties to reach Euro quarterfinals

Urim Shera — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:59:09 +0000

TIRANA, May 23 /ATA/ – Albania’s national Socca team produced a dramatic comeback to defeat France on penalties and book a place in the European Championship quarterfinals at the “House of Football” in Tirana.

France led 2-0 at halftime, but Albania responded after the break. Oltion Rrapa reduced the deficit in added time of the first half, before Xhuljano Reçi equalized early in the second to level the match at 2-2.

The winner was decided on penalties, where Albania proved more composed.

Goalkeeper Berisha was decisive, saving two spot-kicks to secure qualification.

Albania will face Serbia later on Saturday afternoon in the quarterfinals at 18:45 local time in Tirana.

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Socca World Cup 2024, Albania starts with victory, defeats Australia 2-1

Pandi Skaka — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:55:48 +0000

TIRANA, November 30/ATA/ Albanian national socca team made a winning debut at the 2024 Socca World Cup. The red and black team won the first group match against Australia with a score of 2-1.

Albania took the lead in the 2nd minute of the match with Endri Kaca, while Giovanni Hoxha sealed the victory at the end of the match.

Coach Irtan Sejko presented the following lineup: Kejd Myrta (goalkeeper), Joanc Duqi, Endrit Kaca, Guido Tepshi, Erald Leci and Armand Gapi as outfield players.

The national team got three golden points and now the red and blacks will aim for the next victory in the group. Albania will face Peru tomorrow at 20:00.

2024 Socca World Cup, a team sports variant of football in the 6-a-side 40-minute format, is being held in Oman from 29 November to 7 December. /p.s./