The Maldives national football team represents the island nation in international football. Governed by the Football Association of Maldives, the team plays its home matches at the National Football Stadium in Malé. Known as the "Red Snappers," they play in red kits. As a smaller footballing nation, their history is defined by competing within the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), where they have enjoyed success, winning the SAFF Championship in 2008 and being regular finalists. Their style often relies on technical skill and pace, adapting to the challenging conditions of their homeland. The modern team draws almost exclusively from the Dhivehi Premier League and faces the constant challenge of competing against physically larger continental opponents in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualification. Despite this, they play with great pride and have a dedicated local following.