EURO 2016: Albania Qualifies for Major Soccer Tournament for First Time Ever

Albania national soccer team qualified for a major tournament for the first time in their history after beating Armenia with 0-3 and securing their place at UEFA’s Euro 2016.

The win means Albania leapfrog Denmark into second place in Group I.

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Portugal – who had already qualified as group winners – won 2-1 against Serbia, who had two men sent off.

Albania’s win means Denmark finish third in the group, and will face a play-off to qualify for France next summer.