Cyprus secures second place in Nations League group after draw with Armenia

The Cyprus national football team secured second place in Group 2 of League C in the UEFA Nations League following a 1-1 draw against Armenia on November 12, 2026, at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. The 26-year-old forward Iasonas Pikis scored on his international debut in the 9th minute following an assist by Ioannis Pittas. Armenia equalized in the 58th minute through a goal by Garibyan.

Following the match, Montenegro defeated Latvia 2-1, which mathematically confirmed Montenegro's first-place finish in the group with 13 points, while Cyprus holds second place with 8 points. As a result of this standing, Cyprus will compete in the promotion play-offs scheduled for March 2027 against a team that finishes last in a League B group. The final draw for these play-offs is set for November 20, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.

Cyprus is managed by Apostolos Mantzios, who praised his team's effort despite the missed opportunities to extend their lead during the match. The team will conclude its Nations League group stage duties on November 15, 2026, with a final match against Montenegro at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol.