Leading up to the UEFA Euro 2016, Albania beat Armenia, then one-time world champions France in the "Group I" friendly match. Albania defeated Armenia 3–0 in Yerevan and qualified for UEFA Euro 2016, its first-ever appearance at a major men's football tournament after 50 years. This earned the team the Honor of Nation Order from Albania's President Bujar Nishani. After the Serbia–Albania match, the national team of Albania was given awards of honor and city recognition by the cities of Tirana, Vlore, Kamëz, and Bajram Curri. However, the team finished last among the third-placed teams and didn't progress beyond the group stage.