Madagascar national football team
Barea · COSAFA · Elo 1444 (27th in Africa)
About the Madagascar national team
The Madagascar national football team (Barea) represents Madagascar in men's international football and competes in CAF's Southern African (COSAFA) region.
All told, Madagascar have played 322 recorded internationals since 1947: 118 wins (36.6%), 74 draws and 130 defeats, with 436 goals scored and 487 conceded.
Madagascar have played at 1 Africa Cup of Nations tournament without winning the title.
Madagascar have not yet qualified for a FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Our Elo rating puts Madagascar on 1444 points: 27th in Africa and 122nd in the world. Their highest rating (1603) came in 1993.
Faneva Imà Andriatsima is the leading scorer in our match records with 6 goals for Madagascar.
Next matches
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Recent results
All results →WWWLWWDLLD
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026 | D |  Tanzania |
1–1 | AFCON Qualification | H · Antananarivo |
| 25 Sep 2026 | L | Nigeria |
1–2 | AFCON Qualification | A · Uyo |
| 2 Jun 2026 | L |  Morocco |
0–4 | International Friendly | A · Rabat |
| 31 Mar 2026 | D |  Equatorial Guinea |
1–1 | International Friendly | N · Manavgat |
| 28 Mar 2026 | W |  Kyrgyzstan |
5–2 | International Friendly | N · Antalya |
| 17 Nov 2025 | W | Equatorial Guinea |
2–0 | International Friendly | N · Antalya |
| 12 Oct 2025 | L |  Mali |
1–4 | World Cup Qualification | A · Bamako |
| 8 Oct 2025 | W |  Comoros |
2–1 | World Cup Qualification | N · Abidjan |
| 8 Sep 2025 | W |  Chad |
3–1 | World Cup Qualification | N · Casablanca |
| 4 Sep 2025 | W |  Central African Republic |
2–0 | World Cup Qualification | N · Casablanca |
| 8 Jun 2025 | L |  DR Congo |
1–3 | International Friendly | N · Orléans |
| 24 Mar 2025 | L |  Ghana |
0–3 | World Cup Qualification | N · Al Hoceima |
Key facts
- At home
- 52W 33D 24L (48% wins)
- Away
- 26W 18D 64L (24% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 40W 23D 42L (38% wins)
- Goals per match
- 1.35 scored, 1.51 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 84 (26%)
- Failed to score
- 103 matches (32%)
- Most common score
- 1–1 (34 times)
- vs Europe
- 0W 1D 2L
- vs Asia
- 2W 0D 1L
- Best decade
- 1970s (60% wins)
- First recorded match
- Madagascar 1–2 Mauritius (1947)
Where Malagasy players were born
All birthplaces →Each dot is a birthplace; bigger dots mean more players. Players born outside Africa are on the born abroad page.
Active Malagasy internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romain Métanire | Defender |  Minnesota United FC | – | – |
| Rayan Raveloson | Midfielder | LA Galaxy | – | – |
| Thomas Fontaine | Defender |  F.C. Lorient | – | – |
| Pascal Razakanantenaina | Centre-back | JS Saint-Pierroise | 26 | 2 |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Faneva Imà Andriatsima2007–2019
- Njiva Rakotoharimalala2015–2023
- Rayan Raveloson2024–2026
- Warren Caddy2025–2026
- Etienne Rado Rasoanaivo1992–2000
- Harry Randrianaivo2000–2000
- Lalaïna Nomenjanahary2007–2019
- Arnaud Randrianantenaina2025–2026
- Jean-Paul1992–1992
- Harry Elyse Randrianaivo1992–1992
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCON Qualification | 91 | 23 | 24 | 44 | 83 | 150 | 1970–2026 | |
| World Cup Qualification | 53 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 66 | 72 | 1980–2025 | |
| Indian Ocean Island Games | 33 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 62 | 30 | 1985–2023 | |
| COSAFA Cup | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 35 | 2002–2022 | |
| All-African Games | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 1965–1987 | |
| African Friendship Games | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 14 | 1960–1963 | |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2019–2019 | |
| COSAFA Cup Qualification | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2008–2008 |
Notable Malagasy players
All players →
Jérémy MorelMadagascar · b. 1984
Anicet AndrianantenainaMadagascar · b. 1990
Marco IlaimaharitraMadagascar · b. 1995
Paulin VoavyMadagascar · b. 1987
Faneva Imà AndriatsimaMadagascar · b. 1984
Lalaina NomenjanaharyMadagascar · b. 1986
Romain MétanireMadagascar · Minnesota United FC
Carolus AndriamatsinoroMadagascar · b. 1989
Rayan RavelosonMadagascar · LA Galaxy
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Thomas FontaineMadagascar · F.C. Lorient
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Éric RabésandratanaMadagascar · b. 1972
Jérôme MombrisMadagascar · b. 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Madagascar national team?
Madagascar are nicknamed the Barea.
How many times have Madagascar won AFCON?
Madagascar have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Madagascar played at the World Cup?
No, Madagascar have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Madagascar?
In our match database, Faneva Imà Andriatsima leads with 6 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in Madagascar history?
Madagascar 8–1 Congo on 18 April 1960 (African Friendship Games).