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- Competition: Friendly International
- Date: Thursday, 4th, June 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadi de la FAF (Encamp)
Two of European football's lowest-ranked nations look to build confidence and fine-tune their tactical setups when Andorra host Liechtenstein in an intriguing international friendly at the Estadi de la FAF d'Encamp on Thursday evening.
For both teams, this high-stakes microstate derby serves as a crucial experimental laboratory before they embark on their respective UEFA Nations League group campaigns this autumn.
Andorra vs Liechtenstein Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Liechtenstein
0 : 2
Andorra
UEFA Nations League
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Andorra
2 : 1
Liechtenstein
UEFA Nations League
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Liechtenstein
0 : 1
Andorra
Friendly International
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Liechtenstein
1 : 0
Andorra
Friendly International
These two nations have crossed paths on four occasions to date, with Andorra holding the upper hand after claiming three victories, including a convincing 2-0 success in their most recent meeting four years ago.
Andorra team overview
Andorra national football team enter this international window desperate to rediscover their attacking spark and reward a loyal home support that has endured a prolonged spell of disappointing results.
Despite showing encouraging signs of resilience in their opening June friendly, the Tricolours fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Iraq, extending their winless run to 15 matches, a difficult sequence that has seen them come out second best on 11 occasions.
Goals continue to be the primary concern for head coach Koldo Alvarez, whose side have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last five outings, although there are reasons for optimism heading into this contest, with Andorra having emerged victorious in three of their previous four meetings against Thursday's opponents.
The Andorran boss is expected to name a largely unchanged lineup from the side that faced Iraq, having been encouraged by the overall performance despite the defeat, and he will be hopeful that a similar display can finally bring an end to the nation's lengthy wait for a victory.
Last matches of Andorra
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Iraq
1 : 0
Andorra
Friendly International
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San Marino
0 : 0
Andorra
Friendly International
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Montenegro
2 : 0
Andorra
Friendly International
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Finland
4 : 0
Andorra
Friendly International
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Andorra
0 : 1
Albania
WC Qualification Europe
Andorra lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Alex Ruiz
Defenders
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21
Marc García
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22
Ian Olivera
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5
Max Llovera
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15
Moisés San Nicolás
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2
Eric de Pablos
Midfielders
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18
Ot Remolins
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20
João Teixeira
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19
Joel Guillén
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17
Aron Rodrigo Tapia
Forwards
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10
Guillaume Lopez
Liechtenstein team overview
Liechtenstein, meanwhile, travel to Andorra looking to rediscover the spark that briefly illuminated their spring campaign, having stunned observers at the end of March when they secured a memorable 1-0 victory over Tanzania, a nation ranked 95 places above them in the FIFA World Rankings.
However, any momentum generated from that eye-catching triumph quickly evaporated just days later, as Liechtenstein slumped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Aruba, a result that served as a harsh reminder of their ongoing struggles and marked their 13th loss in the previous 14 matches across all competitions.
A recurring issue for Konrad Funfstuck's side has been their inability to withstand sustained periods of pressure, with defensive frailties frequently exposed against stronger opposition, a vulnerability that was ruthlessly highlighted in a crushing 7-0 defeat to Belgium earlier this year.
With improvements required at both ends of the pitch, head coach Konrad Funfstuck is expected to make several alterations to the starting lineup that produced an underwhelming display against Aruba, as the visitors search for a more competitive performance on Saturday evening.
Last matches of Liechtenstein
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Aruba
4 : 1
Liechtenstein
Friendly International
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Tanzania
0 : 1
Liechtenstein
Friendly International
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Belgium
7 : 0
Liechtenstein
WC Qualification Europe
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Liechtenstein
0 : 1
Wales
WC Qualification Europe
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Montenegro
2 : 1
Liechtenstein
Friendly International
Liechtenstein lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Benjamin Buchel
Defenders
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3
Maximilian Göppel
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23
Jens Hofer
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14
Livio Meier
Midfielders
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19
Emanuel Zünd
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8
Aron Sele
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4
Lars Traber
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10
Alessio Hasler
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18
Julien Hasler
Forwards
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7
Fabio Luque-Notaro
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9
Ferhat Sağlam
Prediction
This promises to be a highly tactical, physically grueling microstate derby where clean sheets will be prioritized over attacking luxury. While Liechtenstein's famous spring triumph over Tanzania showed they cannot be taken lightly, their historical struggles on Andorran turf remain a major psychological hurdle.
Andorra possess a slightly more disciplined structural foundation under Alvarez when playing at home, and we expect the Tricolors to narrowly edge out a cagey affair by capitalizing on a set-piece or a defensive lapse in the second half.
Three Reasons we expect Andorra to Win
- Liechtenstein have suffered defeat in 8 of their previous 10 away matches.
- Liechtenstein have conceded four or more goals in 4 of their last 6 road trips.
- Andorra have outplayed Liechtenstein in each of their previous three meetings.
Main prediction Andorra - Liechtenstein
Andorra to win
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