Georgia national football team

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The Georgia national football team represents Georgia in international football matches. It is governed by the Georgian Football Federation (GFF), the governing body for football in Georgia. The team is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. Their colors, red and white, reflect the colors of the Georgian flag. They are colloquially referred to as Jvarosnebi (The Crusaders) and have adopted Saint George as their symbol.

Since gaining independence in 1991, Georgia has attempted to qualify for every major tournament from Euro 1996 onwards. Their efforts culminated in their first successful qualification for UEFA Euro 2024, secured with a win against Greece in the qualifying play-off final. At Euro 2024, Georgia reached the Round of 16 in their debut appearance, marking a significant milestone in their football history.

Georgia's highest FIFA ranking was 42nd, achieved in September 1998, while their lowest was 156th in March 1994. As of October 2024, they are ranked 67th. The team plays its home matches primarily at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi.

Throughout their history, Georgia has produced several notable players. Guram Kashia holds the record for most caps with 121 appearances, while Shota Arveladze is the top scorer with 26 goals. The team is currently managed by Willy Sagnol.

Georgia has achieved some memorable results, including a 2-0 victory over Portugal in Euro 2024, which was considered one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history. They have also shown improvement in recent years, winning their UEFA Nations League C group in 2022-23 and earning promotion to League B.