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Belarus national football team
Men's national association football team representing Belarus
Men's national association football team representing Belarus
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Belarus |
| Badge | Coat of arms of Belarus (2020–present).svg |
| Badge_size | 180 |
| FIFA Trigramme | BLR |
| Nickname | Белыя крылы / Bielyia kryly |
| (The White Wings) | |
| Association | Football Federation of Belarus (BFF) |
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
| Coach | Viktor Goncharenko |
| Captain | Yevgeny Yablonsky |
| Most caps | Alyaksandr Kulchy (102) |
| Top scorer | Maksim Romaschenko (20) |
| Home Stadium | National Football Stadium |
| Dinamo Stadium, Minsk | |
| FIFA Rank | |
| FIFA max | 36 |
| FIFA max date | February 2011 |
| FIFA min | 142 |
| FIFA min date | March 1994 |
| Elo Rank | |
| Elo max | 47 |
| Elo max date | 17 November 2010 |
| Elo min | 122 |
| Elo min date | 1997–1998 |
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| First game | Unofficial |
| 1–1 | |
| (Vilnius, Lithuania; 20 July 1992) | |
| Official | |
| 1–1 | |
| (Minsk, Belarus; 28 October 1992) | |
| Largest win | 5–0 |
| (Minsk, Belarus; 7 June 1998) | |
| 6–1 | |
| (Borisov, Belarus; 4 September 2014) | |
| 5–0 | |
| (Minsk, Belarus; 8 September 2018) | |
| 0–5 | |
| (Dushanbe, Tajikistan; 20 March 2025) | |
| Largest loss | 8–0 |
| (Leuven, Belgium; 30 March 2021) |
the men's team
(The White Wings) Dinamo Stadium, Minsk 1–1 (Vilnius, Lithuania; 20 July 1992) Official 1–1 (Minsk, Belarus; 28 October 1992) (Minsk, Belarus; 7 June 1998) 6–1 (Borisov, Belarus; 4 September 2014) 5–0 (Minsk, Belarus; 8 September 2018) 0–5 (Dushanbe, Tajikistan; 20 March 2025) (Leuven, Belgium; 30 March 2021)
The Belarus national football team (; ) represents Belarus in men's international football, and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk. Since independence in 1991, Belarus has not yet qualified for a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.
History
After the split of the Soviet Union, Belarus played their first match against Lithuania on 20 July 1992.
Belarus won their group in the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D that contained Luxembourg, Moldova, and San Marino, and qualified for the country's first-ever playoffs after they finished fourth in their group during UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying. The team was scheduled to play against Georgia. However, they lost 1–0, missing a place at UEFA Euro 2020.
Team image
Nickname
In August 2016, the Football Federation announced that the team's nickname would be the "White Wings". The name was influenced by the book (1977) by Belarusian writer Uladzimir Karatkievich. The federation's marketing and communications director said: "We are looking at various ways of establishing links with our literary heritage and cultural traditions", stating that "If the Belarusian people opt to associate the team with Karatkevich, almost every phrase in the book can be used as a hashtag!"
Home venue
Since September 2021, Central Stadium in Kazan, Russia has been the home venue because of travel sanctions imposed after an incident with Ryanair Flight 4978.
Due to Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, UEFA – the European governing body for association football – banned Belarusian clubs and national teams from hosting international matches as well as competitions, whilst allowing them to continue playing competitive matches, albeit at a neutral stadium behind closed doors.
Kit
| Kit provider | Period |
|---|---|
| GBR Umbro | 2002–2004 |
| GER Puma | 2004–2012 |
| GER Adidas | 2012–2018 |
| ITA Macron | 2018–2022 |
| ITA Erreà | 2022–present |
Results and fixtures
Main article: Belarus national football team results (2010–present)
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
2025
- Lisakovich
- Melnichenko
- Yablonsky
- Kontsevoy
- Zabelin
- Demchenko
- Gromyko
- Bocherov
- Melnichenko
- Shikavka
- Kenzhebek
- Pigas
- Gladyshev
- Karetsas
- Pavlidis
- Bakasetas
- Kourbelis
- Tzolis
- Barkouski
- Adams
- Volkov
- Froholdt
- Højlund
- Dorgu
- Dreyer
- Adams
- McTominay
- Kuchko
- Damsgaard
- Isaksen
- Hramyka
- Dziemchanka
2026
Coaching history
| Manager | Career | Games Managed | Wins | Draws | Loses | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLR Mikhail Vergeyenko | 1992–1994, 1997–1999 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 22–40 |
| BLR Sergei Borovsky | 1994–1996, 1999–2000 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 21–43 |
| BLR Eduard Malofeyev | 2000–2003 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 31–31 |
| BLR Valery Streltsov (caretaker) | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
| RUS Anatoly Baidachny | 2003–2005 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 34–29 |
| BLR Yury Puntus | 2006–2007 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19–26 |
| GER Bernd Stange | 2007–2011 | 49 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 65–54 |
| BLR Georgy Kondratyev | 2011–2014, 2021–2023 | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 54–67 |
| BLR Andrei Zygmantovich (caretaker) | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–5 |
| BLR Alyaksandr Khatskevich | 2014–2016 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14–19 |
| BLR Igor Kriushenko | 2017–2019 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 23–37 |
| BLR Mikhail Markhel | 2019–2021 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 23–35 |
| BLR Oleg Radushko (caretaker) | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 |
| ESP Carlos Alós | 2023–Present | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 21–28 |
| Total: | 1992–Present | 293 | 88 | 74 | 131 | 330–420 |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games against Denmark and Scotland on 9 and 12 October 2025.
Caps and goals are correct as of 11 November 2025, after the game against Scotland.
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the Belarus squad during last 12 months. INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
Records
! W ! D ! L ! GF ! GA ! Pos ! Pld ! W ! D ! L ! GF ! GA |-
| Uruguay 1930 to Italy 1990 |
|---|
| United States of America 1994 |
| - |
| France 1998 |
| 6th |
| - |
| South Korea Japan 2002 |
| 3rd |
| - |
| Germany 2006 |
| 5th |
| - |
| South Africa 2010 |
| 4th |
| - |
| Brazil 2014 |
| 5th |
| - |
| Russia 2018 |
| 6th |
| - |
| Qatar 2022 |
| 5th |
| - |
| Canada Mexico United States of America 2026 |
| 4th |
| - |
| Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 |
| - |
| Saudi Arabia 2034 |
| - |
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| !– |
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| !– |
| !72 |
| !14 |
| !12 |
| !44 |
| !72 |
| !138 |
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Main article: 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group C
UEFA European Championship
| UEFA European Championship record | Qualification record | Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Total | – | 0/8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 77 | 18 | 16 | 43 | 62 | 118 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France 1960 to Sweden 1992 | Part of the | Part of the | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| England 1996 | Did not qualify | 4th | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Belgium Netherlands 2000 | 5th | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Portugal 2004 | 5th | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Austria Switzerland 2008 | 4th | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poland Ukraine 2012 | 4th | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| France 2016 | 4th | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| European Union 2020 | 4th | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany 2024 | 4th | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom Ireland 2028 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Italy Turkey 2032 |
UEFA Euro 2024 qualification
Main article: UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I
UEFA Nations League
| UEFA Nations League record | Season | Division | Group | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R | RK | Total | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 38th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | D | 2 | 1st | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 43rd | ||||||||||
| 2020–21 | C | 4 | 2nd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 38th | ||||||||||
| 2022–23 | C | 3 | 4th | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 46th | ||||||||||
| 2024–25 | C | 3 | 3rd | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 41st |
2024–25 UEFA Nations League
Main article: 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C
Head-to-head record
| Negative balance (more losses) |
|---|
| Tournament | Pld | W | D | L | Goals | Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualifying | 70 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 72–136 | ||||||
| Euro Qualifying | 77 | 18 | 16 | 43 | 62–118 | ||||||
| UEFA Nations League | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 26–19 | ||||||
| Friendly | 124 | 47 | 35 | 42 | 169–156 | ||||||
| 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 15–6 | |||||||
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19–7 | |||||||
| 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8–13 | |||||||
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6–23 | |||||||
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10–10 | |||||||
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5–12 | |||||||
| 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20–7 | |||||||
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9–7 | |||||||
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9–16 | |||||||
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8–17 | |||||||
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9–9 | |||||||
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10–10 | |||||||
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5–9 | |||||||
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8–16 | |||||||
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12–4 | |||||||
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13–7 | |||||||
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10–9 | |||||||
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6–6 | |||||||
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6–10 | |||||||
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5–16 | |||||||
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3–14 | |||||||
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8–5 | |||||||
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3–9 | |||||||
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4–7 | |||||||
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1–6 | |||||||
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1–8 | |||||||
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3–12 | |||||||
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2–16 | |||||||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4–1 | |||||||
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4–4 | |||||||
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7–8 | |||||||
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3–9 | |||||||
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5–9 | |||||||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1–10 | |||||||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0–12 | |||||||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5–3 | |||||||
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7–4 | |||||||
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4–3 | |||||||
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2–4 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2–8 | |||||||
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2–6 | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11–1 | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7–0 | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 | |||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4–2 | |||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–2 | |||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–1 | |||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–3 | |||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1–1 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3–3 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2–2 | |||||||
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2–9 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–4 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–3 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–6 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–9 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5–1 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–2 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 | |||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 | |||||||
| Total: | '298 | 88 | 76 | 134 | 333–432 |
Notes
References
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