This page shows positions in rankings and best historical results of Bulgaria. Bulgarian association (official name "Bulgarian Football Union", FIFA code "BUL") was established in 1923. Bulgaria is member of FIFA since 1924 and member of UEFA since 1954.
UEFA Country Ranking chart
UEFA Country Ranking is based on the results of each association's clubs in the five previous UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League seasons. The rankings determine the number of places allocated to an association (country) in forthcoming UEFA club competition.
National Ranking UEFA chart
National Ranking UEFA is based on the results of each association's national team in previous FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro qualifications and final tournaments. The rankings determine seeding of national teams in UEFA Euro and UEFA Nations League draws.
Best historical results
Best UEFA Champions League / European Cup results:
-- Since 1999/2000: Group Stage - PFC Levski Sofia (07), PFC Ludogorets 1945 (15, 17)
-- 1992/1993 - 1998/1999: Last 16 - PFC Levski Sofia (94)
-- 1955/1956 - 1991/1992: Semi-final - PFC CSKA Sofia (67, 82)
Best UEFA Europa League / UEFA Cup results:
-- Since 2004/2005: Quarter-final - PFC Levski Sofia (06)
-- 1999/2000 - 2003/2004: Last 32 - PFC Litex Lovech (02), PFC Levski Sofia (04)
-- 1971/1972 - 1998/1999: Quarter-final - PFC Levski Sofia (76), PFC Lokomotiv Sofia (80)
Best FIFA World Cup results:
-- Since 1998: Group stage (1998)
-- 1930 - 1994: 4th place (1994)
Best UEFA Euro results:
-- Since 1996: Group stage (1996, 2004)
-- 1960 - 1992: Q - PO (1968)
