When did Slovakia play their first international match as an independent nation?
Slovakia's first official international as an independent nation was a 1-0 win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on the 2nd of February 1994.
Questions about Slovakia national football team
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Who is Slovakia's all-time top scorer in international football?
Marek Hamšík is Slovakia's all-time top scorer with 26 goals, accumulated across 138 international appearances between 2007 and 2023. He also holds the all-time caps record for the team.
How did Slovakia perform at the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
Slovakia reached the round of 16 at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, their first as an independent nation. They defeated reigning world champions Italy 3-2 in the group stage on the 24th of June 2010. Slovakia then lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in the knockout round.
What was Slovakia's biggest result at UEFA Euro 2024?
Slovakia defeated Belgium 1-0 in the group stage of UEFA Euro 2024 in Frankfurt on the 17th of June 2024, a result the tournament recorded as one of its biggest shocks. Ivan Schranz scored the only goal and finished the tournament as joint-top scorer.
What is the nickname of the Slovakia national football team?
The Slovakia national football team is commonly known as the Repre, short for Reprezentácia. In 2016, the Slovak Football Association also introduced the nickname Slovenský sokoli, which has been used alongside Repre since UEFA Euro 2016.
Who scored Slovakia's first goal at a UEFA European Championship?
Ondrej Duda scored Slovakia's first-ever goal at a UEFA European Championship in the opening group match of Euro 2016 against Wales, a game Slovakia lost 2-1.