Bulgaria have qualified for the World Cup seven times getting knocked in the first round five times. Their best run came in 1994 when they finished fourth. Bulgaria have only qualified for the Euro Championship twice and failed to get passed the 1st round in 1996 and lost all their matches in 2004.

Bulgaria's finest moment came in 1994 when they showed the world what a good footballing nation they can be by reaching the semi-finals, only to lose to italy in a controversial match. The biggest win was against defending champions Germany in the quarter finals.