For the first time since the revival of Amateur National Teams in November 2023, we've established a framework schedule for international matches in 2026! This is a significant milestone. A total of four time slots have been defined for matches, spread throughout the 2026 football season. We expect new international matches involving new participating nations. The Challenge of Scheduling Unlike professional football, creating a precise schedule for Amateur National Teams is quite challenging....

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...