Kick-off on October 6, 2026, at 21:45.

As part of the fourth round of League C in the UEFA Nations League group stage, Albania will host San Marino. The match will take place in Tirana at Air Albania Stadium. The Balkan side will aim to control the game from a position of strength and make maximum use of home-field advantage. The visitors will arrive determined to build an extremely compact defensive structure and offer organized resistance to the favorite.

Watch Albania vs. San Marino online on MEGOGO on 6 October.

The Albania national team enters this round in a prolonged slump, having suffered five consecutive defeats, including recent losses to Luxembourg, 0-1, and Israel, 0-1. The hosts urgently need to take full control of possession from the opening minutes and use the advantage of playing at Air Albania Stadium to end their losing streak and confidently break down the underdog's defensive setup.

San Marino is also going through a difficult run, having lost 1-2 to Bangladesh and 1-2 to Azerbaijan in its most recent friendly matches. The team will traditionally set up with a strong emphasis on protecting its own goal, relying on strict discipline and compact defensive lines to deny the opponent space inside its penalty area. The head-to-head history points to Albania's complete dominance, with the national team previously recording convincing wins over this opponent in official competitions, including 5-0, 2-0, and 3-0 victories. This will require the visitors to remain fully focused, while for the hosts, the upcoming Nations League match will be an important opportunity to respond in front of their home fans and strengthen their position in the standings.

Watch the Albania vs. San Marino match live online on MEGOGO on 6 October.