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NICKNAME: Sokoli / The Falcons
MANAGER: Štefan Tarkovič
Former footballer who didn't had a big career and played less for Tatran Prešov and for some smaller teams in his homeland. In the late 90s, Štefan started his coaching career with the women's U19 national team. He worked as an assistant coach for five years with the A men's national team and from 2020 he is the main manager.
MOST CAPS: Marek Hamšik: 126 caps from 2007
TOP SCORER: Marek Hamšik: 26 goals from 2007
HOST NATION: -
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD: From 1960 to 1992 Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia. They won UEFA EURO title in 1976 with many players from Slovakia.
BEST RESULT: Last EURO in France was their first European tournament. In a group with Wales, England and Russia, Slovakia finished 3rd with 4 points and qualified to the knock-out stage as a best third-placed team. They lost from Wales, then beat Russia and draw with England. Germany was better in the round of 16 with an easy 3-0 win.
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