The Slovenian national football team represents Slovenia in international football competitions. Established in 1991 after the country gained independence, the team is governed by the Football Association of Slovenia. They play their home matches at Stadion Ljudski vrt in Maribor and Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana. Slovenia has participated in several major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Their best performance came in 2000 and 2002, when they qualified for the World Cup. The team is known for its passionate fan base and has produced notable players like Zlatko Zahovič and Samir Handanović.