The Albanian Cup ( sq, Kupa e Shqipërisë) is the main "knockout" competition in
Albanian football. The competition started in 1939 as
Kupa e Mbretit (
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:"The King's Cup"). Just after a year the cup was suspended as the Second World War started. It started again in 1948 as "Kupa e Republikes" (
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: "Republic Cup") and from 1991 as "Kupa e Shqipërisë" (Albanian Cup). Today it is the second most important competition in
Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
after the
Kategoria Superiore
The Kategoria Superiore, officially known as Abissnet Superiore for sponsorship reasons, is a professional league for men's association football clubs. At the top of the Albanian football league system, it is the country's primary football compet ...
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The winners of the Cup automatically earn the right to participate in the 1st qualifying round of the
Europa Conference League
The UEFA Europa Conference League (abbreviated as UECL) is an annual football club competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for eligible European football clubs. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their ...
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Finals results
Performances by club
Appearances
''At least 20 Cup appearances.''
See also
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Superkupa e Shqipërisë
References
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External links
nbsp;– National cup results.
* http://www.calciomondialeweb.it/EUR/ALB/AlbaniaCoppa.htm
SOCCERWAY€“ Albanian Cup summary.
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Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
Recurring sporting events established in 1939
1939 establishments in Albania