Cyprus national women's football team faces Romania in world cup qualifier

The Cyprus women's national football team is in Bucharest preparing for their upcoming World Cup 2027 qualifier match against Romania, scheduled for April 18, 2026, at 16:00 at the Stadionul Arcul de Triumf. The match will be broadcast live online via alphanews.live. Currently, Cyprus is in the 5th group of the third tier, having secured one point from two matches following a 0-0 draw against Moldova and a 0-4 home loss to Romania on March 7, 2026. Coach Renos Demetriades has emphasized the importance of this fixture to improve the team's standing in the group, which also includes Moldova. The squad participating in the mission includes players such as Maria Matthaiou, Andri Violari, and Stefi Hardy, among others. Romania currently leads the group with 6 points, while both Moldova and Cyprus have 1 point each. Training sessions led by Demetriades focused on tactical preparation to secure a positive outcome.