Cyprus, a Mediterranean island nation of under 1.2 million people, continues developing its football within UEFA competition without reaching major tournament level. The Cypriot Premier League produces some competitive club football, but the national team level remains well below World Cup qualification standard.
| Appearances | 0 |
| Best Finish | Never qualified for World Cup |
| Last Appearance | Never qualified |
| 2022 Result | Did not qualify |
Cyprus's squad mixes players from the Cypriot Premier League with those playing in Greek, Middle Eastern and occasional Western European leagues.
Cyprus's non-qualification for FIFA 2026 is consistent with their realistic position — a small Mediterranean island nation (1.2 million population, with the island's political division between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus adding complexity) whose football infrastructure, while improving, cannot match the depth of larger European nations.
Cypriot fans can watch the tournament through connections to Greek football culture — Cyprus and Greece share language, culture and often football pathways, and Group H's Spain (a popular club football destination for Greek and Cypriot footballers) provides viewing interest.
Follow FIFA 2026 on T Sports and Sony Sports in Bangladesh. The Cypriot Premier League (featuring clubs like APOEL, Omonia, AEL Limassol) provides ongoing domestic football through the tournament period.