Azerbaijan fell to a 2–0 defeat against Malta in an International Friendly on Friday, 5 June 2026 at the 18:00 UTC kickoff. The match remained scoreless at half-time. J. Mbong broke the deadlock for Malta in the 65th minute. A. Satariano sealed the victory with a second goal in the 86th minute. Azerbaijan's E. Badalov received a yellow card in the 29th minute, while Malta's K. Ewurum was booked in the 38th minute.

The result handed Malta a...

Azerbaijan and Malta meet in an international friendly on Friday, 5 June 2026, at a neutral venue, with both sides using the fixture to build momentum ahead of their respective competitive campaigns. This is a non-competitive exhibition match, meaning there is no trophy or progression at stake — the focus falls entirely on squad rotation, tactical experimentation and match fitness for players pushing for starting roles. The two nations have met on several occasions in previous decades, most nota...