Faroe Islands
Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands are in position 3 in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers with 12 points from 8 matches (4 wins, 0 draws, 4 losses, goals 11-9). Recent form of Faroe Islands (last five matches): W D D D D.
Founded
1979
Coach
Eydun Klakstein
Venue
Tórsvøllur
City
Tórshavn, Streymoy
Capacity
6,040
Surface
grass
Season Stats
Record
4W 0D 4L
H:3W/A:1W
Goals
11 / 9 (+2)
H:8/A:3
Clean Sheets
1
H:0/A:1
Recent Results
@ Kazakhstan
06/10/2026UEFA Nations League League C
vs Slovakia
02/10/2026UEFA Nations League League C
@ Moldova
29/09/2026UEFA Nations League League C
vs Kazakhstan
26/09/2026UEFA Nations League League C
@ Latvia
09/06/2026Baltic Cup
@ Estonia
06/06/2026Baltic Cup
@ San Marino
28/03/2026Friendlies
@ Croatia
14/11/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
vs Czechia
12/10/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
vs Montenegro
09/10/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands national football team, governed by the Fótbóltssamband Føroya (FSF) and affiliated with UEFA since 1988, is one of European football's most admired minnow sides. The team caused one of football's great upsets in their very first competitive match in 1990, defeating Austria 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier. Despite their small population of around 50,000, the Faroe Islands have consistently competitive in UEFA Nations League play, earning promotion from League D to League C. Home matches are played at Tórsvøllur in Tórshavn, which holds 6,000 spectators. Notable players include Fróði Benjaminsen, Pól Jóannes Justinussen, and Klæmint Olsen. The team's organisation, team spirit, and tactical discipline have made them one of Europe's most respected smaller nations.