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The ANTFA Framework Schedule for 2026 Matches for Amateur National Teams has been fixed.

For the first time since the Revival of Amateur National Teams in November 2023, a Framework Schedule for International Matches in 2026 has been established. A total of 4 time slots have been defined for matches for Amateur National Teams, spread throughout the 2026 football season and encompassing approximately 20 to 24 international matches involving 8 participating Nations. Unlike professional football, creating a precise schedule for Amateur National Teams is challenging.

Nov 15

Slovenia's Amateur National Team Goalkeeper Jaka Zrnec (19) knocks Top Klub NK Maribor out of the Slovenian Cup.

Ljubljana, Slovenia - October 29, 2025 - Jaka Zrnec, the only 19-year-old goalkeeper and amateur player from Brinje, and also a member of the Slovenian Amateur National Team, delivered an outstanding performance in a dramatic cup match against the top Slovenian professional club NK Maribor, becoming a widely celebrated hero. This underdog story once again demonstrates the high quality of amateur footballers and underscores the importance of reviving amateur national teams. In

Oct 30

Austria wins the Nations Cup 2025 for Amateur National Teams

Traiskirchen, Austria - October 8, 2025 - The Nations Cup 2025 for Amateur National Teams came to a successful end in Traiskirchen, Austria, marking the impressive revival of International Amateur National Team Football - the first Tournament of its kind in 45 years. Organized by the Amateur National Teams Football Association (ANTFA), the Tournament brought together four nations: Austria, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Greenland. The matches took place on October 6th and

Oct 9

4 STAGES DEVELOPMENT

STAGE 1

REVIVAL & KICK-OFF

MATCHES

FIRST LEG

AUT vs SLO

AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAM

1:0

26.11.2023

SECOND LEG

SLO vs AUT

AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAM

1:1

02.04.2024

REVIEW LEG 1

AUT vs SLO AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAM, 26.11.2023

Match Highlights Video (2:14)

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Promo Videoclip (0:45)

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REVIEW LEG 2

SLO vs AUT AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAM, 02.04.2024

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Promo Videoclip (0:45)

Full Match Report

STAGE 2

AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAMS

NATIONS CUP 2025

06 & 08 OCT 2025

IN AUSTRIA

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AMNT Nations Cup 2025 Report

STAGE 3

AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAMS

FRIENDLY SERIES 2026

FEB 2026

STAGE 4

AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAMS

FEDERATIONS CUP 2026

JUN 2026

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ADDITIONAL NATIONS

After the AMNT KICK-OFF and REVIVAL International Friendly Matches between Austria and Slovenia in November 2023 and April 2024, and after the AMNT NATIONS CUP 2025 contact will be made to additional football nations in recent weeks and months to convince them for the AMNT FRIENDLY SERIES mid/end February 2026 and generally of the Amateur National Teams Format for the future. Most of the feedback and responses of players, coaches, clubs, media and sponsors have been and are extremely positive and discussions, negotiations and preparations are in full swing to expand the format internationally with 4-6 addional supporting, approving and participating nations.

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ABOUT

Until the late 1970s and early 1980s, many National Football Associations international had a SENIOR AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAM or B-NATIONAL TEAM in addition to the SENIOR A-NATIONAL TEAM. Reason for us to create a Renaissance and Rebirth AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAMS FORMAT after more then 45 years and to re-establish them through International Matches and Tournaments with International participating Nations from all Confederations.

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PRO FEEDBACKS

Josef Hickersberger
(AUT)

UEFA Amateur Europacup Champion 1967 and Former International Player and A-National Team Coach Austria & Bahrein

The rebirth of an Amateur National Team is a great initiative. A great opportunity for today's top amateur players to step into the spotlight or even get a professional contract.

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Bojan Prasnikar
(SLO)

Former Slovenian Football Player and Coach 3 times A-National Team Slovenia and many Club teams in Slovenia and Germany

Ideal football format and platform to build a sporting bridge between the best Amateur and Professional Football and to create a stage for top Amateur players.