The Slovakia national football represents Slovakia in men’s international football competition and it is governed by the Slovak Football Association (SFZ), the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia’s home stadium from 2019 is the reconstructed Tehelné pole in Bratislava. Their head coach is Štefan Tarkovič. Slovakia is one of the newest national football teams in the world, having split from the Czechoslovakia national team after the dissolution of the unified state in 1993.
Slovakia will be making their second consecutive appearance in the European Championship, when they take on Poland on Monday. Tarkovic’s side qualified for the rescheduled Euro 2020 via the play-offs, beating Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will be their third appearance at a major tournament in the history of Slovakia football. They reached the last 16 of FIFA World Cup 2010 after defeating Italy 3-2 in the group stage.
After an impressive debut at the World Cup they qualified for the finals of Euro 2016 and defeated Russia courtesy of a stunning goal from Marek Hamsik and then held star-studded England to a goalless draw. They qualified for the last 16 as one of the best four third placed teams at the end of the group stage. Having qualified for the knock-out stages of all the major tournament they have appeared in, they will be aiming to continue that good record at Euro 2020.
Key players
Captain Marek Hamsik is undoubtedly the most important player in the squad. The 33-year-old playmaker may be past his prime but is still their talisman. He is their all-time leading goal scorer with 26 goals from 126 appearances. His ability to release the pacey attackers and create goal-scoring opportunities will be key to their success. He has the experience of playing top flight football at Italy for 11 years with Napoli.
Another big name in the squad in central defener Milan Skriniar. The Inter Milan player is coming to the competition on the back of an impressive season, winning the Serie A title. The 26-year-old will be a crucial player in an ageing back line that consists of 35 year-old left-back Thomas Hubocan and 34-year-old right-back Peter Pekarik.
Tarkovic is likely to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation with Feynoord’s Bozenik as the striker along with Robert Mak and Michael Duris deployed as the wingers. Newcastle United’s Dubravka will occupy the goal.
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The Slovakia national football represents Slovakia in men’s international football competition and it is governed by the Slovak Football Association (SFZ), the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia’s home stadium from 2019 is the reconstructed Tehelné pole in Bratislava. Their head coach is Štefan Tarkovič. Slovakia is one of the newest national football teams in the world, having split from the Czechoslovakia national team after the dissolution of the unified state in 1993.
Slovakia will be making their second consecutive appearance in the European Championship, when they take on Poland on Monday. Tarkovic’s side qualified for the rescheduled Euro 2020 via the play-offs, beating Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will be their third appearance at a major tournament in the history of Slovakia football. They reached the last 16 of FIFA World Cup 2010 after defeating Italy 3-2 in the group stage.
After an impressive debut at the World Cup they qualified for the finals of Euro 2016 and defeated Russia courtesy of a stunning goal from Marek Hamsik and then held star-studded England to a goalless draw. They qualified for the last 16 as one of the best four third placed teams at the end of the group stage. Having qualified for the knock-out stages of all the major tournament they have appeared in, they will be aiming to continue that good record at Euro 2020.
Key players
Captain Marek Hamsik is undoubtedly the most important player in the squad. The 33-year-old playmaker may be past his prime but is still their talisman. He is their all-time leading goal scorer with 26 goals from 126 appearances. His ability to release the pacey attackers and create goal-scoring opportunities will be key to their success. He has the experience of playing top flight football at Italy for 11 years with Napoli.
Another big name in the squad in central defener Milan Skriniar. The Inter Milan player is coming to the competition on the back of an impressive season, winning the Serie A title. The 26-year-old will be a crucial player in an ageing back line that consists of 35 year-old left-back Thomas Hubocan and 34-year-old right-back Peter Pekarik.
Tarkovic is likely to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation with Feynoord’s Bozenik as the striker along with Robert Mak and Michael Duris deployed as the wingers. Newcastle United’s Dubravka will occupy the goal.
