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World's Worst Ranked Team Faces New Challenge
5 Jun
Summary
- San Marino, ranked 211th, is the lowest-ranked football team globally.
- The team has lost 39 goals in eight qualifying matches.
- San Marino recently drew with Andorra, ending an 11-game losing streak.
San Marino, holding the 211st position in the world rankings, is set to host Bangladesh in an international friendly at the San Marino Stadium. As the lowest-ranked team globally, San Marino has struggled significantly, failing to qualify for the World Cup. Their recent qualifying campaign saw them lose all eight matches in Group H of the UEFA zone, conceding 39 goals and finishing at the bottom of their group.
Despite their overall record, San Marino achieved a notable result on March 31, 2026, by holding Andorra to a goalless draw, which ended an 11-game losing streak. This upcoming match against Bangladesh and a subsequent fixture against Azerbaijan are seen as opportunities for the team of part-time players to gain momentum before their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League fixtures.
Bangladesh enters the friendly on the back of two defeats in 2026, including a 3-0 loss to Vietnam and a 1-0 defeat against Singapore in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Ranked 181st, Bangladesh is higher in the world rankings than San Marino, suggesting a potential edge in their first-ever official meeting.
