Cyprus national football team prepares for friendly match against Belarus

The Cyprus national football team will face Belarus in a friendly match on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 19:00 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. This event marks the first of two friendly matches in March, with a game against Moldova scheduled for the following Monday. Coach Apostolos Mantzios, whose contract with the Cyprus Football Association was recently extended until 2029, is using these matches to evaluate new players and test tactical schemes ahead of the UEFA Nations League starting in September. Despite several absences and injuries, the team successfully completed preparations on Wednesday evening. FIFA has updated its regulations for international friendlies, now allowing teams to make eight substitutions instead of the previous six. The match will be broadcast on RIK2 and RIKHD, and tickets are priced at 5 euros, with free entry for children. Coach Mantzios and player Giannis Satsias emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive mindset to secure victories in both upcoming friendly fixtures.