Cyprus national team secures historic Nations League play-off spot

The Cyprus national football team has secured a historic second-place finish in their UEFA Nations League group, guaranteeing a spot in the promotion play-offs for League B for the first time. The team concluded their group stage campaign with an ongoing match against Montenegro at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol. This progression follows a series of competitive matches, including a recent 1-1 draw against Armenia, which officially clinched their playoff qualification with one match remaining.

Under the leadership of head coach Apostolos Mantzios, the team has shown significant progress, maintaining a four-match unbeaten streak in official competitions. The draw for the promotion play-offs is scheduled to take place on November 20 in Switzerland, where Cyprus will be paired against one of the teams finishing fourth in the League B groups. The final opponents will be confirmed on November 17 following the conclusion of the final matchday in that division. The two-legged play-off ties are set to be played in March 2027, with the objective of securing a historic promotion to the higher division.