Slovenia

Slovenia

The Slovenia national football team, governed by the Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) and founded upon independence in 1991, has established itself as a competitive European side. The team plays home matches at Stadion Stozice in Ljubljana, which holds 16,000 spectators. Slovenia qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2010, reaching the round of sixteen in South Africa. They have also featured in UEFA European Championship tournaments. Standout players include midfielder Jan Oblak — the country's greatest-ever goalkeeper — and striker Jan Mlakar. Historically, Zlatko Zahovic was their most celebrated player. In 2024, Slovenia reached the round of sixteen at Euro 2024 under coach Matjaz Kek before losing to Portugal, showcasing the team's continued growth and ambition on the European stage.