Their best performances came in the mid-1980s when they reached the Europe/Africa Zone Group I semifinals in two consecutive years – 1986 and 1987.

In the 2024 edition of the tournament Bulgaria lost 1–3 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Group I Play-offs.

In September's 2024 World Group II tie the team faced El Salvador at home and completed its first comeback from 1–2 down since 1993 to clinch the win and guarantee its place in the World Group I Play-offs in 2025.

[2] Player information and rankings as of 27 January 2025[update] The following players were called up for the World Group I play-offs tie against Romania in January 2025.

Here is the list of all match-ups since 1981, when the competition started being held in the current World Group format.