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League Overview
League: National Teams. World Cup. 2026. Qualification. Europe. Group Stage
Lithuania
Expected Performance
Lithuania, as widely expected, is not in contention for a place in the World Cup, irrespective of any expansion in the number of participating teams. Their journey in these qualifiers is primarily about development and experience.Nations League Struggles
Prior to commencing their World Cup qualification campaign, the Lithuanians, like all other national teams, participated in the UEFA Nations League. To describe their performance as a failure would be an understatement. Coach Edgaras Jankauskas’s squad suffered defeats in all six of their matches, consequently finishing at the bottom of their group in fourth place and facing relegation to League D. While it was undoubtedly challenging to compete against Romania, many believed they could have fought for a second-place finish against teams like Kosovo and especially Cyprus. Yet, Lithuania “successfully” lost both home and away fixtures against these two rivals.Recent Qualification Efforts
A strategic decision was made to integrate many younger players from the “youth” setup into the senior squad for the qualifiers, and surprisingly, their progress has been quite promising. Initially, they endured only a minimal 0-1 away defeat against Poland. This was followed by an exhilarating 2-2 home draw with Finland, a match where the Lithuanians showcased resilience by coming back from a two-goal deficit. However, against Malta, a team perceived to be on a similar level, they could only manage a 0-0 draw. The old adage, “The game was evenly matched…” perfectly encapsulates that encounter, as neither side truly created enough to warrant all three points.Friendly Match Disappointment
Their most recent fixture was a friendly match against Denmark. This game, unfortunately, held no surprises, ending in a crushing 0-5 defeat for the Lithuanian side.Tournament Table
#
Team
P
W
D
L
Goals
Pts
2
Netherlands
2
2
0
0
10-0
6
3
Poland
3
2
0
1
4-2
6
4
Lithuania
3
0
2
1
2-3
2
5
Malta
4
0
1
3
0-11
1
Promotion – World Championship (Promotion: )
Malta
Malta’s Expected Level
Malta operates at a level quite comparable to Lithuania, and consequently, no one held extravagant expectations for their performance either.Nations League Performance
The Maltese national team came agonizingly close to securing promotion from League D to League C in the Nations League. Their sole setback was a 0-2 loss to Moldova in the opening round. Subsequently, they managed to overcome Andorra with a 1-0 victory and even exacted revenge against Moldova with another 1-0 win. However, a crucial 0-0 draw against Andorra ultimately cost them first place in the group.Friendly Victory
In a recent friendly fixture, Malta successfully dispatched a similarly modest Liechtenstein side with a convincing 2-0 victory at home.World Cup Qualification Journey
Turning to the World Cup qualifiers themselves, their 0-0 draw against Lithuania stands as their only positive result to date. Against Finland and Poland, they largely focused on damage limitation, only managing to avoid a heavy defeat with scores of 0-1 and 0-2 respectively. The away trip to the Netherlands, however, was a different story; while hopes were high to avoid humiliation, the final score of 0-8 painfully speaks for itself.Team Resilience and Outlook
Despite some tough results, Emilio De Leo’s squad deserves commendation for their efforts. They have demonstrated an ability not only to compete with teams of a similar caliber but also to secure victories, as evidenced by their performances against Moldova, Andorra, and Liechtenstein. While a play-off spot remains well beyond their reach, they certainly possess the capability to challenge Lithuania and avoid finishing at the very bottom of the group.Tournament Table
#
Team
P
W
D
L
Goals
Pts
3
Poland
3
2
0
1
4-2
6
4
Lithuania
3
0
2
1
2-3
2
5
Malta
4
0
1
3
0-11
1
Mark Thompson