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. Players,...

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 a dramatic match...

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 8th, 2025 in...