Best of 2025: Malta Close 2025 on a High Ahead of Crucial Luxembourg Clash

Malta’s men’s national team ended 2025 with one of their most impressive international windows in recent years, producing performances that have lifted confidence ahead of the decisive March 2026 UEFA Nations League Play-Off against Luxembourg.

The highlight was a historic 1–0 away victory over Finland, a rare achievement on Scandinavian soil. Malta showed discipline, structure, and belief throughout the match, securing the win thanks to a composed finish from Jake Grech, whose decisive strike sealed one of the national team’s standout results of the decade.

Back at the National Stadium, Malta delivered another encouraging display in a narrow 3–2 defeat to Poland. Despite facing a European heavyweight, Malta struck twice through Irvin Cardona and Teddy Teuma, pushing Poland until the final whistle and earning praise for their attacking intent and resilience. The performance highlighted the squad’s growing maturity and ability to compete against higher‑ranked opposition.

These two matches have injected fresh momentum into the team as they prepare for the crucial March showdown with Luxembourg. With confidence rising and belief spreading among supporters, Malta enters 2025 with renewed ambition and a sense of genuine possibility.

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