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First internationals

First international
May 21st, 1924 in Austria – Friendly
First internationalLMay 21st, 1924
in Austria
Austria
1837
+2		6 - 01398
-2
Bulgaria
Friendly
First competitive game
May 28th, 1924 in France – Olympic Games
First competitive gameLMay 28th, 1924
in France
Irish Free State
1611
+14		1 - 01384
-14
Bulgaria
Olympic Games
First world cup game
May 30th, 1962 in Chile – World Cup Group 4
First world cup gameLMay 30th, 1962
in Chile
Argentina
1992
+14		1 - 01761
-14
Bulgaria
World Cup
Group 4
First world cup qualifier
March 25th, 1934 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier Group 4
First world cup qualifierLMarch 25th, 1934
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1431
-13		1 - 41806
+13
Hungary
World Cup qualifier
Group 4

Last internationals

Last international
September 4th, 2025 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
Last internationalLSeptember 4th, 2025
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1450
-2		0 - 32159
+2
Spain
World Cup qualifier
Last competitive game
September 4th, 2025 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
Last competitive gameLSeptember 4th, 2025
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1450
-2		0 - 32159
+2
Spain
World Cup qualifier
Last world cup game
June 24th, 1998 in France – World Cup Group D
Last world cup gameLJune 24th, 1998
in France
Spain
1999
+28		6 - 11738
-28
Bulgaria
World Cup
Group D
Last world cup qualifier
September 4th, 2025 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
Last world cup qualifierLSeptember 4th, 2025
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1450
-2		0 - 32159
+2
Spain
World Cup qualifier

Highest Elo ratings

1st (1901 pts)
June 15th, 1969 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
1st (1901 pts)WJune 15th, 1969
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1901
+12		4 - 11704
-12
Poland
World Cup qualifier
2nd (1891 pts)
September 24th, 1969 in Bulgaria – Friendly
2nd (1891 pts)LSeptember 24th, 1969
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1891
-10		0 - 12012
+10
West Germany
Friendly
3rd (1889 pts)
May 24th, 1969 in Italy – Friendly
3rd (1889 pts)DMay 24th, 1969
in Italy
Italy
1982
-5		0 - 01889
+5
Bulgaria
Friendly
4th (1888 pts)
April 10th, 1968 in Bulgaria – Olympic Games qualifier
4th (1888 pts)WApril 10th, 1968
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1888
+26		4 - 11845
-26
East Germany
Olympic Games qualifier
5th (1887 pts)
June 7th, 1995 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
5th (1887 pts)WJune 7th, 1995
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1887
+22		3 - 21972
-22
Germany
Euro qualifier

Lowest Elo ratings

1st (1313 pts)
May 10th, 1931 in Romania – Balkan Cup
1st (1313 pts)LMay 10th, 1931
in Romania
Romania
1562
+9		5 - 21313
-9
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
2nd (1320 pts)
April 13th, 1930 in Yugoslavia – Friendly
2nd (1320 pts)LApril 13th, 1930
in Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
1588
+5		6 - 11320
-5
Bulgaria
Friendly
3rd (1322 pts)
April 19th, 1931 in Yugoslavia – Balkan Cup
3rd (1322 pts)LApril 19th, 1931
in Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
1671
+3		1 - 01322
-3
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
4th (1325 pts)
December 7th, 1930 in Greece – Balkan Cup
4th (1325 pts)LDecember 7th, 1930
in Greece
Greece
1411
+25		6 - 11325
-25
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
June 15th, 1930 in Bulgaria – Friendly
-DJune 15th, 1930
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1325
+5		2 - 21593
-5
Yugoslavia
Friendly
September 15th, 1929 in Bulgaria – Friendly
-LSeptember 15th, 1929
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1325
-7		2 - 31553
+7
Romania
Friendly
5th (1332 pts)
June 30th, 1929 in Bulgaria – Friendly
5th (1332 pts)DJune 30th, 1929
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1332
-2		1 - 11376
+2
Greece
Friendly

Wins against strongest opponents

1st (2078 pts)
May 26th, 2012 in the Netherlands – Friendly
1st (2078 pts)WMay 26th, 2012
in the Netherlands
Netherlands
2059
-19		1 - 21651
+19
Bulgaria
Friendly
2nd (2045 pts)
May 2nd, 1985 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
2nd (2045 pts)WMay 2nd, 1985
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1824
+43		2 - 02002
-43
France
World Cup qualifier
3rd (2031 pts)
July 10th, 1994 in the United States – World Cup Quarter-final
3rd (2031 pts)WJuly 10th, 1994
in the United States
Bulgaria
1879
+45		2 - 11986
-45
Germany
World Cup
Quarter-final
September 25th, 1991 in Bulgaria – Friendly
-WSeptember 25th, 1991
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1739
+15		2 - 11986
-15
Italy
Friendly
4th (1994 pts)
June 7th, 1995 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
4th (1994 pts)WJune 7th, 1995
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1887
+22		3 - 21972
-22
Germany
Euro qualifier
5th (1990 pts)
November 26th, 1967 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
5th (1990 pts)WNovember 26th, 1967
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1828
+25		1 - 01965
-25
Portugal
Euro qualifier

Wins against strongest opponents in a competitive game

1st (2045 pts)
May 2nd, 1985 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
1st (2045 pts)WMay 2nd, 1985
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1824
+43		2 - 02002
-43
France
World Cup qualifier
2nd (2031 pts)
July 10th, 1994 in the United States – World Cup Quarter-final
2nd (2031 pts)WJuly 10th, 1994
in the United States
Bulgaria
1879
+45		2 - 11986
-45
Germany
World Cup
Quarter-final
3rd (1994 pts)
June 7th, 1995 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
3rd (1994 pts)WJune 7th, 1995
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1887
+22		3 - 21972
-22
Germany
Euro qualifier
4th (1990 pts)
November 26th, 1967 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
4th (1990 pts)WNovember 26th, 1967
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1828
+25		1 - 01965
-25
Portugal
Euro qualifier
5th (1970 pts)
April 6th, 1968 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
5th (1970 pts)WApril 6th, 1968
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1862
+22		3 - 21948
-22
Italy
Euro qualifier

Losses against weakest opponents

1st (1268 pts)
October 14th, 2023 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
1st (1268 pts)LOctober 14th, 2023
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1429
-52		0 - 21320
+52
Lithuania
Euro qualifier
2nd (1277 pts)
February 5th, 1934 in Greece – Friendly
2nd (1277 pts)LFebruary 5th, 1934
in Greece
Greece
1290
+13		1 - 01453
-13
Bulgaria
Friendly
3rd (1292 pts)
October 9th, 2021 in Lithuania – World Cup qualifier
3rd (1292 pts)LOctober 9th, 2021
in Lithuania
Lithuania
1334
+42		3 - 11493
-42
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
4th (1386 pts)
December 7th, 1930 in Greece – Balkan Cup
4th (1386 pts)LDecember 7th, 1930
in Greece
Greece
1411
+25		6 - 11325
-25
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
5th (1436 pts)
November 20th, 1955 in East Germany – Friendly
5th (1436 pts)LNovember 20th, 1955
in East Germany
East Germany
1446
+10		1 - 01526
-10
Bulgaria
Friendly

Losses against weakest opponents in a competitive game

1st (1268 pts)
October 14th, 2023 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
1st (1268 pts)LOctober 14th, 2023
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1429
-52		0 - 21320
+52
Lithuania
Euro qualifier
2nd (1292 pts)
October 9th, 2021 in Lithuania – World Cup qualifier
2nd (1292 pts)LOctober 9th, 2021
in Lithuania
Lithuania
1334
+42		3 - 11493
-42
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
3rd (1386 pts)
December 7th, 1930 in Greece – Balkan Cup
3rd (1386 pts)LDecember 7th, 1930
in Greece
Greece
1411
+25		6 - 11325
-25
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
4th (1513 pts)
October 10th, 2009 in Cyprus – World Cup qualifier
4th (1513 pts)LOctober 10th, 2009
in Cyprus
Cyprus
1565
+52		4 - 11744
-52
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
5th (1514 pts)
June 10th, 2019 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier Group A
5th (1514 pts)LJune 10th, 2019
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1580
-30		2 - 31544
+30
Kosovo
Euro qualifier
Group A
October 15th, 2024 in Northern Ireland – UEFA Nations League C
-LOctober 15th, 2024
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
1544
+26		5 - 01468
-26
Bulgaria
UEFA Nations League C

Most points won in a game

1st (+68 pts)
June 30th, 1994 in the United States – World Cup Group D
1st (+68 pts)WJune 30th, 1994
in the United States
Bulgaria
1831
+68		2 - 01890
-68
Argentina
World Cup
Group D
2nd (+59 pts)
October 17th, 1990 in Romania – Euro qualifier
2nd (+59 pts)WOctober 17th, 1990
in Romania
Romania
1824
-59		0 - 31751
+59
Bulgaria
Euro qualifier
3rd (+55 pts)
December 7th, 1956 in Australia – Olympic Games
3rd (+55 pts)WDecember 7th, 1956
in Australia
Bulgaria
1606
+55		3 - 01511
-55
India
Olympic Games
4th (+49 pts)
June 26th, 1932 in Yugoslavia – Balkan Cup
4th (+49 pts)WJune 26th, 1932
in Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
1445
+49		2 - 01605
-49
Romania
Balkan Cup
September 7th, 2002 in Belgium – Euro qualifier
-WSeptember 7th, 2002
in Belgium
Belgium
1776
-49		0 - 21720
+49
Bulgaria
Euro qualifier
5th (+48 pts)
June 26th, 1994 in the United States – World Cup Group D
5th (+48 pts)WJune 26th, 1994
in the United States
Bulgaria
1763
+48		4 - 01617
-48
Greece
World Cup
Group D

Most points lost in a game

1st (-57 pts)
June 21st, 1994 in the United States – World Cup Group D
1st (-57 pts)LJune 21st, 1994
in the United States
Nigeria
1799
+57		3 - 01715
-57
Bulgaria
World Cup
Group D
2nd (-52 pts)
October 14th, 2023 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
2nd (-52 pts)LOctober 14th, 2023
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1429
-52		0 - 21320
+52
Lithuania
Euro qualifier
October 10th, 2009 in Cyprus – World Cup qualifier
-LOctober 10th, 2009
in Cyprus
Cyprus
1565
+52		4 - 11744
-52
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
April 18th, 1973 in Turkey – Balkan Cup
-LApril 18th, 1973
in Turkey
Turkey
1635
+52		5 - 21809
-52
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
3rd (-48 pts)
September 6th, 1998 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
3rd (-48 pts)LSeptember 6th, 1998
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1690
-48		0 - 31746
+48
Poland
Euro qualifier
4th (-45 pts)
July 16th, 1994 in the United States – World Cup 3rd place
4th (-45 pts)LJuly 16th, 1994
in the United States
Sweden
1974
+45		4 - 01815
-45
Bulgaria
World Cup
3rd place
5th (-44 pts)
June 14th, 2004 in Portugal – Euro Group C
5th (-44 pts)LJune 14th, 2004
in Portugal
Sweden
1844
+44		5 - 01715
-44
Bulgaria
Euro
Group C
June 23rd, 1974 in West Germany – World Cup Group 3
-LJune 23rd, 1974
in West Germany
Netherlands
1921
+44		4 - 11773
-44
Bulgaria
World Cup
Group 3

Largest wins

1st
December 13th, 1956 in Singapore – Friendly
1stWDecember 13th, 1956
in Singapore
Singapore
1283
-11		2 - 101617
+11
Bulgaria
Friendly
2nd
November 3rd, 1957 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier UEFA Group 3
2ndWNovember 3rd, 1957
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1657
+35		7 - 01605
-35
Norway
World Cup qualifier
UEFA Group 3
October 14th, 1982 in Bulgaria – Friendly
-WOctober 14th, 1982
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1735
+4		7 - 01418
-4
Malta
Friendly
3rd
March 22nd, 2013 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
3rdWMarch 22nd, 2013
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1665
+4		6 - 01240
-4
Malta
World Cup qualifier
4th
November 6th, 1966 in Bulgaria – Friendly
4thWNovember 6th, 1966
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1747
+19		6 - 11785
-19
Yugoslavia
Friendly
May 25th, 1974 in Bulgaria – Friendly
-WMay 25th, 1974
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1829
+6		6 - 11615
-6
North Korea
Friendly
5th
June 11th, 1975 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
5thWJune 11th, 1975
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1786
+5		5 - 01394
-5
Malta
Euro qualifier

Largest wins in a competitive game

1st
November 3rd, 1957 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier UEFA Group 3
1stWNovember 3rd, 1957
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1657
+35		7 - 01605
-35
Norway
World Cup qualifier
UEFA Group 3
2nd
March 22nd, 2013 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
2ndWMarch 22nd, 2013
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1665
+4		6 - 01240
-4
Malta
World Cup qualifier
3rd
June 11th, 1975 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier
3rdWJune 11th, 1975
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1786
+5		5 - 01394
-5
Malta
Euro qualifier
4th
October 14th, 2009 in Bulgaria – World Cup qualifier
4thWOctober 14th, 2009
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1751
+7		6 - 21433
-7
Georgia
World Cup qualifier
5th
September 27th, 1931 in Bulgaria – Balkan Cup
5thWSeptember 27th, 1931
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1352
+39		5 - 11388
-39
Turkey
Balkan Cup
May 8th, 1974 in Bulgaria – Balkan Cup
-WMay 8th, 1974
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1823
+16		5 - 11664
-16
Turkey
Balkan Cup
September 23rd, 2022 in Bulgaria – UEFA Nations League C
-WSeptember 23rd, 2022
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1478
+4		5 - 11055
-4
Gibraltar
UEFA Nations League C

Largest losses

1st
May 21st, 1933 in Spain – Friendly
1stLMay 21st, 1933
in Spain
Spain
1909
+3		13 - 01501
-3
Bulgaria
Friendly
2nd
August 17th, 1947 in Hungary – Balkan and Central European Champ
2ndLAugust 17th, 1947
in Hungary
Hungary
1919
+5		9 - 01481
-5
Bulgaria
Balkan and Central European Champ
3rd
June 4th, 1933 in Romania – Balkan Cup
3rdLJune 4th, 1933
in Romania
Romania
1593
+25		7 - 01476
-25
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
4th
May 21st, 1924 in Austria – Friendly
4thLMay 21st, 1924
in Austria
Austria
1837
+2		6 - 01398
-2
Bulgaria
Friendly
April 24th, 1938 in Czechoslovakia – World Cup qualifier Group 7
-LApril 24th, 1938
in Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
1810
+8		6 - 01498
-8
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
Group 7
April 12th, 1942 in Croatia – Friendly
-LApril 12th, 1942
in Croatia
Croatia
1868
+3		6 - 01484
-3
Bulgaria
Friendly
October 6th, 2001 in the Czech Republic – World Cup qualifier
-LOctober 6th, 2001
in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
1866
+16		6 - 01681
-16
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
October 14th, 2019 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier Group A
-LOctober 14th, 2019
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1557
-16		0 - 61939
+16
England
Euro qualifier
Group A
5th
June 3rd, 2016 in Japan – Friendly tournament
5thLJune 3rd, 2016
in Japan
Japan
1773
+12		7 - 21602
-12
Bulgaria
Friendly tournament

Largest losses in a competitive game

1st
August 17th, 1947 in Hungary – Balkan and Central European Champ
1stLAugust 17th, 1947
in Hungary
Hungary
1919
+5		9 - 01481
-5
Bulgaria
Balkan and Central European Champ
2nd
June 4th, 1933 in Romania – Balkan Cup
2ndLJune 4th, 1933
in Romania
Romania
1593
+25		7 - 01476
-25
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
3rd
April 24th, 1938 in Czechoslovakia – World Cup qualifier Group 7
3rdLApril 24th, 1938
in Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
1810
+8		6 - 01498
-8
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
Group 7
October 6th, 2001 in the Czech Republic – World Cup qualifier
-LOctober 6th, 2001
in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
1866
+16		6 - 01681
-16
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
October 14th, 2019 in Bulgaria – Euro qualifier Group A
-LOctober 14th, 2019
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1557
-16		0 - 61939
+16
England
Euro qualifier
Group A
4th
December 7th, 1930 in Greece – Balkan Cup
4thLDecember 7th, 1930
in Greece
Greece
1411
+25		6 - 11325
-25
Bulgaria
Balkan Cup
April 25th, 1934 in Austria – World Cup qualifier Group 4
-LApril 25th, 1934
in Austria
Austria
2048
+1		6 - 11446
-1
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
Group 4
June 3rd, 1962 in Chile – World Cup Group 4
-LJune 3rd, 1962
in Chile
Hungary
1993
+28		6 - 11733
-28
Bulgaria
World Cup
Group 4
June 24th, 1998 in France – World Cup Group D
-LJune 24th, 1998
in France
Spain
1999
+28		6 - 11738
-28
Bulgaria
World Cup
Group D
5th
October 27th, 1965 in Belgium – World Cup qualifier
5thLOctober 27th, 1965
in Belgium
Belgium
1750
+37		5 - 01751
-37
Bulgaria
World Cup qualifier
June 14th, 2004 in Portugal – Euro Group C
-LJune 14th, 2004
in Portugal
Sweden
1844
+44		5 - 01715
-44
Bulgaria
Euro
Group C
October 15th, 2024 in Northern Ireland – UEFA Nations League C
-LOctober 15th, 2024
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
1544
+26		5 - 01468
-26
Bulgaria
UEFA Nations League C

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