Greece | European Qualifiers | UEFA.com
Visit UEFA.com to find out how Greece are doing in the European Qualifiers, including latest match news, stats, squad list and news updates.
www.uefa.comRecent Developments
Greece's national football team has shown strong form in recent international competitions. They secured promotion to UEFA Nations League A by defeating Scotland 3-0 in a playoff second leg on March 23, 2025, overturning a deficit for an aggregate 3-1 win. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a brace in a notable 2-1 victory over England at Wembley in October 2024, contributing to their 3-0-0 start in the Nations League.[5][7][10]
Youth and Friendly Matches
The Greece U21 team lost 0-2 to Germany U21 in a crucial qualifier on April 1, 2026. Upcoming friendlies include matches against Hungary and Paraguay in late March 2026, with predictions favoring competitive lineups. Italy plans friendlies against Greece and Luxembourg in June 2026 under interim coach Silvio Baldini.[1][4]
World Cup Qualifying Context
Greece sits third in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA as of March 2026, building on wins like against Ireland. Their campaign features new talents like Konstantinos Karetsas, though they were eliminated from Euro playoffs by Georgia last year.[2][5]