Alexander Dimitrov, Getty Images September 25 2025, 09:39

Alexander Dimitrov is appointed by the new head coach of the Bulgaria national team in football. A contract with a 47-year-old specialist has been signed for two years, which is reported on the official website of the Bulgarian Football Union.

The decision on appointment was made by the Executive Committee of the BFS at a meeting on September 25. Dimitrov changed in this position Iliana Iliyev, who left the team after a failed start in the selection for the World Cup 2026.

Before that, for seven years, Dimitroe headed the U-21 Bulgaria youth team, where he proved himself as a coach capable of developing young talents.

The debut of a new mentor in official matches will take place on October 11-Bulgaria will accept Turkey as part of the qualification of the World Cup 2026. Already on October 14, the team is waiting for a difficult departure to Spain.

The Bulgaria national team launched a qualifying cycle with two defeats with a total score of 0: 6.