Cyprus national youth football teams prepare for upcoming UEFA qualification matches

The Cyprus U-17 national football team begins its qualifying campaign for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship today, facing the Faroe Islands at the Ethnikos Achnas Stadium. Competing in Group 13 alongside Romania, Cyprus seeks a victory to secure an early qualification spot ahead of their final group match against Romania this coming Monday. The qualifying tournament involves 14 groups, with the top two teams from each advancing to the next stage. Cyprus enters this match with optimism following a competitive performance in a recent friendly against Japan.

Simultaneously, the Cyprus U-19 national team is finalizing preparations for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, League B. Under head coach Christos Charalambous, the team will compete in Group 6 against Armenia and Albania. These matches are scheduled to take place from November 11 to 17, 2026, at the Sotira Municipal Stadium. Coach Charalambous has finalized the squad selection, featuring players from various Cypriot clubs, including Omonia Nicosia, APOEL, and Anorthosis. The squad is set to undergo three training sessions next week to ensure readiness for the tournament.