Cyprus U-17 football team faces Faroe Islands in Euro qualifiers

The Cyprus U-17 national team begins its campaign in the first qualifying round of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship today, October 30, 2026. The match against the Faroe Islands will be held at the Ethnikos Achnas Stadium, starting at 15:00, and will be broadcast online by Alpha Cyprus.

Both teams are part of Group 13, alongside Romania. Romania already secured a 4-0 victory against the Faroe Islands last Tuesday. For Cyprus, a win today would secure early qualification for the next phase of the tournament. The first qualifying round consists of 14 groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing, totaling 28 qualifying nations. Cyprus aims to secure a win today before facing Romania next Monday to compete for the group's top spot.

Following a recent friendly match against Japan, which resulted in a 4-3 defeat, the Cyprus team is considered to be in strong competitive form. Coach expectations are high, with the team focused on achieving victories in both remaining matches to boost confidence and secure their progression in the tournament.