With the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 2006, the Serbia national team faced a challenging hiatus, failing to qualify for the subsequent four UEFA European Championships. However, they finally secured a coveted spot at Euro 2024, marking a triumphant return to the prestigious tournament. The legacy of their official predecessors, Yugoslavia and FR Yugoslavia/Serbia & Montenegro added to the team's heritage. The larger Yugoslavia earned the title of European vice-champion twice in 1960 and 1968, while the union of Serbia and Montenegro reached the quarter-finals at the Euro Cup 2000.
Recognized by FIFA and UEFA as the sole official successor to both the Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro national teams, Serbia's football history is intricately intertwined. Before Euro Cup 1992, Serbia was an integral part of Yugoslavia, and from 1992 to 2006, it belonged to FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro.
The Euro Cup 2000 qualifiers drew first-seeded Yugoslavia into a group with Croatia, marking the first encounter between the two teams post-Yugoslav breakup. The group also featured the Republic of Ireland, Macedonia, and Malta. Amidst the qualifiers, Milan Zivadinović's dismissal led to the appointment of Vujadin Boskov.
During the Euro Cup 2000 finals, Yugoslavia found themselves in Group C alongside Spain, Norway, and another former Yugoslav republic, Slovenia. This marked a significant chapter in their post-dissolution era.
Turning to UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, Group G played a pivotal role in determining the final tournament's contenders. Comprising Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Montenegro, and Serbia, the group witnessed home-and-away round-robin clashes. Hungary and Serbia emerged as the top two teams, securing direct qualification for the Euro 2024 finals, underscoring Serbia's resurgence on the European football stage.