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North Macedonia

Balkan nation; eliminated Italy from 2022 World Cup; lost 2026 play-off semi-final to Denmark.

North Macedonia is a Balkan country whose national football side eliminated Italy in a 2022 World Cup play-off; it also reports gas-storage data through Europe's AGSI+ platform.

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Key Question

Can the nation that humiliated Italy in 2022 finally reach a World Cup?

Timeline for North Macedonia

#17 19 Oct

Mentioned in: Greece unveils DAEDALUS on Nvidia chips

European Tech Sovereignty

#15 14 Oct

Arrested the alleged OLVX administrator

Cybersecurity: Threats and Defences: North Macedonia holds alleged OLVX admin

#14 30 Sept

Mentioned in: Europe's West Nile cases reach 1,765

Pandemics and Biosecurity

#31 29 Jul

Mentioned in: EU LNG send-out at 2,965.7 GWh/day

European Energy Markets

#4 31 Mar

Mentioned in: Italy Miss Third Consecutive World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup

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Background

North Macedonia is a Balkan country outside the European Union. It reports gas-storage data through Europe's AGSI+ platform alongside Ukraine, Serbia and Moldova.

Its national football side eliminated Italy in a 2022 World Cup play-off. These links place the country within shared European energy reporting and international football.

Common Questions

Did North Macedonia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

No. North Macedonia lost 4-0 to Denmark in the UEFA World Cup play-off semi-final on 27 March 2026.Source: UEFA

When did North Macedonia beat Italy in World Cup qualifying?

North Macedonia beat Italy 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup playoff semi-final in Palermo, eliminating them from Qatar 2022.

What was North Macedonia first major tournament?

Euro 2020 (played in 2021) was their debut at a major international tournament.

Who are North Macedonia key football players in 2026?

Captain Enis Bardhi is the current creative spine; Goran Pandev led the historic 2020-22 generation before retiring.

What is North Macedonia population and geography?

A landlocked Balkan nation of roughly 2.1 million people, bordered by Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania and Kosovo.

Is North Macedonia part of the EU's gas storage reporting system?

No. North Macedonia reports its own storage data through AGSI+ as a non-EU country. On the gas day to 30 July 2026, non-EU AGSI+ reporters (Ukraine, Serbia, Moldova, North Macedonia) held storage 28.95% full against the EU aggregate of 56.39%.Source: GIE AGSI+