Marko completes the 16-team lineup for the Greek Cup league phase

Marko secured the final spot in the Greek Cup league phase on August 24, 2026, after defeating Ellas Syrou in a penalty shootout in Ermoupoli. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Marko taking the lead in the 90th minute before Nino equalized for Ellas Syrou via a penalty two minutes later. In the subsequent shootout, Marko prevailed 4-3, despite a miss by Seba.

The 16 qualified teams have been divided into four pots based on their performance in the 2025/26 season. Pot 1 includes AEK, Olympiacos, PAOK, and Panathinaikos; Pot 2 features OFI, Aris, Levadiakos, and Volos; Pot 3 comprises Atromitos, Kifisia, AEL, and Panserraikos; while Pot 4 consists of Kalamata, Niki Volou, Nestos Chrisoupolis, and Marko.

The official draw for the league phase, which determines the path for all participants, is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 19:00. Under the new competition format, each of the 16 teams will play four matches—two at home and two away—against one opponent from each of the four pots, with the first round set to take place between September 1 and 3.