San Marino, a nation of just 34,000 people and long considered the underdog of international football, has achieved a historic milestone. After decades of struggle, the team celebrated their first promotion in the UEFA Nations League by finishing first in Group D1, securing a spot in League C for the next campaign.
San Marino crowned this momentous achievement with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein, marking their first-ever three-goal match. It was also their third-ever win, with all victories coming against Liechtenstein.
Ranked 210th in the FIFA rankings, San Marino has gone from being perennial underdogs to genuine contenders, even keeping their dreams of World Cup qualification alive. The team has won two games this year—a remarkable feat, considering they had managed just one win in their entire history before this.
