The Armenia national football team, known as Հավաքական (Havakakan), represents the nation of Armenia in international football under the Football Federation of Armenia. Based in Yerevan, the team plays its home matches at the Republican Stadium, often adorned in the red, blue, and orange of the national flag. Since gaining FIFA membership after independence in 1992, the team has worked to build a competitive presence in European football. The team's most successful period was arguably in the early 2010s, spearheaded by the legendary goal-scoring of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, which saw Armenia rise to its highest-ever FIFA ranking. The modern squad continues to rely on a mix of experienced diaspora players and homegrown talent, playing an organized and often counter-attacking style. For Armenians worldwide, the national team is a powerful symbol of unity and pride, with every match followed with immense passion and hope.