Cyprus national youth football teams in international action

The Cyprus U-16 national football team concluded its series of two away friendly matches against Moldova on September 17, 2026, suffering a 2-1 defeat. Despite taking the lead in the 47th minute through Kyriakos Ttakkas, the Cypriot side conceded two goals in the 63rd and 76th minutes. Head coach Michalis Markou utilized a large squad to evaluate various players, following a previous friendly match in which Cyprus secured a 2-1 victory.

In separate developments, the Cyprus U-19 national team is scheduled to play two away friendly matches against Moldova on September 27 and 29, 2026. These games will mark the debut of the new U-19 head coach, Christos Charalambous. The team is preparing for the U-19 European Championship, specifically Group 6, where they are set to face Armenia and Albania in November. A squad of 22 players has been selected from various clubs including Omonia Nicosia, Apollon Limassol, and several international teams, including Atromitos Athens and Charlton Athletic, to compete in the upcoming fixtures.