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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.
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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
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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
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Clear opening victories for Austria and Slovenia at the Amateur National Teams NATIONS CUP 2025
Ternitz, Neunkirchen, Austria, October 6, 2025 – After a 45-year break, purely amateur national teams are finally competing again in a...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina's Football History Amateur National Team announced
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Amateur National Team has officially announced its football history squad for the upcoming AMNT Nations Cup 2025 in Austria. Head coach Nevenko Vasiljević Bosnian from SVG Griffen in Austria has selected a talented mix of players, balancing youth and experience to compete effectively in this prestigious tournament. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the first time in the young history of the nation that an Amateur National Team Natio
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Slovenia's Squad for Amateur National Teams Nations Cup 2025 Announced
Ahead of the AMNT Nations Cup 2025 in Austria, Head coach Ales Dolinar has officially announced the squad for the Slovenia Amateur...
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Austria's Squad for the AMNT Nations Cup 2025 announced
The new Austrian Amateur National Team coaches duo Joerg Schlögl (SC Kalsdorf) and Edi Stessl (SV Gloggnitz), both currently very...
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Donors & Patrons "For the Amateur Football in Us All!"
Donors & Patrons are of crucial importance to local and regional amateur football. These strong personalities not only provide financial...
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Tournament with Amateur National Teams celebrates a Comeback after 45 years
September 23, 2025 – After more than four decades, a football tradition that once inspired Europe is making a Comeback – Amateur National...
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Amateur National Teams: Pure and Real Grassroots Football Format
It all began in Football with Amateur Football and Amateur National Teams, forming the roots of today's football in all its forms and...

Armin Somrak
Sep 14
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Historic success for Auckland City FC Amateurs at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Auckland City FC achieved a historic victory at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. Thanks to a goal from Christian Gray, the...

Armin Somrak
Jun 25
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Matic Zavnik (25) from Amateur National Team Player of Slovenia to PRO Leader Player
The development and career of Matic Zavnik (25) , the attacking and central midfielder from ND Primorje in Slovenia , who have since been...

Armin Somrak
Jun 23
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The Greenland "Polar Teddy Bears" join the Amateur National Teams Format
The Football Association of Greenland KAK "Kalaallit Arsaattartut Kattuffiat, with the Football Nationalteam better known as the "Polar...

Armin Somrak
Jun 22
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FRAMEWORK SCHEDULE for Amateur-Nationalteams 2025/2026 completed
Similar how FIFA creates a framework schedule for Senior A-National Teams, we from ANTFA - AMATEUR NATIONAL TEAMS ASSOCIATION have now...

Armin Somrak
Jun 19
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HAPPY EASTER 2025!
We wish all players, coaches, officials, sponsors, partners and employees in Amateur-, Semi.-Pro and Pro Football/Soccer a HAPPY EASTER...

Armin Somrak
Apr 18
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Amateurs Nationalteams Friendlies Series 2025
After successful Amateur National Team revival activities after a break of more than 40 years with international friendly matches between...

Armin Somrak
Feb 1
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Renaissance of Amateur National Teams: A step in the right direction
Following the successful revival activities for the revival of Amateur National Teams, which were revived after a break of more than 43...

Armin Somrak
Feb 1
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Amateur National Teams Nations Cup 2025
After successful Amateur National Team revival activities after a break of more than 40 years with international friendly matches between...

Armin Somrak
Feb 1
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Amateur Nationalteams in the mirror of time
For over 80 years, from 1900 to 1980, Amateur Nationalteams formed an essential foundation for the development of today's professional...

Armin Somrak
Sep 25, 2024
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New date for the AMATEURS EUROFED CUP 2024
After summer is before winter. The AMATEURS EUROFED CUP 2024 with 4 or 6 amateur national teams is scheduled to take place from 1 to 4...

Armin Somrak
Sep 21, 2024
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