October 26, 2026

In November 1960, following independence from British rule, the Cyprus national football team drew its first official match 1-1 against Israel. On 17 February 1968, Cyprus recorded their first competitive win, 2-1 at the Old GSP Stadium in Nicosia in a European Championship qualifier. Which Central European country did they beat?

A Switzerland
B France
C Israel
D Austria

The Cyprus national football team's first competitive win came on 17 February 1968 when they beat Switzerland 2-1 at Old GSP Stadium in Nicosia, in a European Championship qualifier.

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