Malta begin their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign on Thursday when they face Andorra in Group D1.The match will be played at the Estadi FAF in Encamp, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm.Malta head into the fixture after a 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan in June, while Andorra will be looking to make home advantage count in their opening match of the competition.The two sides last met in November 2024, when they played out a goalless draw. Malta have remained unbeaten in their previous meetings with Andorra and will be aiming to continue that record on Thursday.Malta team newsMalta’s final 26-man squad for the match has now been confirmed.Henry Bonello, Rashed Al Tumi and James Sissons are the three goalkeeping options, while the defensive group includes Zach Muscat, Juan Carlos Corbalan, Ryan Camenzuli, Kurt Shaw, Enrico Pepe, Jean Borg, Kean Scicluna, Gabriel Mentz, Carlo Zammit Lonardelli and Myles Beerman.Matthew Guillaumier, Teddy Teuma and Alexander Satariano are among the midfield options, with Paul Mbong, Ilyas Chouaref, Jake Grech, Irvin Cardona, Basil Tuma, Keyon Ewurum and Andrea Zammit included among the forwards.Ryan Camenzuli returns to the squad after missing the June internationals through injury. Joseph Mbong and Aleandro Garzia do not feature in the confirmed group for the opening match.The final starting line-ups will be announced shortly before kick-off.The match is also covered by Meridianbet’s Early Payout offer. If your selected team takes a one-goal lead, your bet may be settled as a winner immediately, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.Odds are subject to change.Can Malta start with a win?Malta’s record against Andorra will give the visitors confidence, while their recent win over Azerbaijan provides further encouragement ahead of the match.Andorra have also shown that they can be difficult opponents, particularly on home soil and Malta will need to remain organised throughout the match.With Gibraltar completing Group D1, every point could prove important. Malta will be hoping to begin the campaign with a positive result before facing Gibraltar on 1st October.Eligible new customers can also claim Meridianbet’s €50 No Deposit Bonus, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.Play responsibly •