GENEVA (AP) — The official worst national team in men's soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. San Marino’s stunning progress this year, as the team ranked No. 210 by FIFA, was capped Monday by a 3-1 win over Liechtenstein that sealed winning a UEFA Nations League group.

San Marino, officially the world’s lowest ranked football team, etched their name in history by securing their first ever away win and a remarkable promotion to UEFA Nations League C.The

San Marino, with a population of little more than 30,000 and a squad made up of office workers, personal trainers, students, a graphic designer, and one full-time professional, are ranked 210th in FIFA rankings.

San Marino's players charged onto the pitch in joy after securing promotion to League C at the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz.

San Marino, the world’s lowest-ranked international team, have won promotion to the third tier of the Nations League following their 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein. The minnows, ranked 210th by football’s world governing body FIFA,

San Marino, the world's bottom ranked team, made history as they were promoted to the third tier of the Nations League with the first away win in their history - against Liechtenstein.