Cyprus U17 national team prepares for UEFA European Championship qualifiers

The Cyprus U17 national football team is preparing to host the 13th qualifying group for the 2026-2027 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. The matches are scheduled to take place at the Ethnikos Achnas Stadium, where Cyprus will compete against the Faroe Islands and Romania. The qualifying round consists of 14 groups in total, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the next stage of the tournament.

Ahead of these official fixtures, Cyprus will play a friendly match against Japan on Tuesday, October 27. The game is set to begin at 15:00 and will be broadcast online by Alpha Cyprus. The team management views this friendly as a crucial preparation opportunity to improve squad confidence and tactical readiness against a formidable opponent. The primary goal for the coaching staff is to secure victories in both qualifying matches to ensure advancement in the competition.