Italy secured a commanding 37-20 victory over Cyprus at the Mediterranean Games on Friday, 29 August 2026. The hosts dominated from the opening period, establishing control that never wavered. This result leaves Italy third in the standings with three points from three matches.
Cyprus arrived knowing they needed points after three consecutive draws against Greece, Tunisia and Algeria. They found no answer to Italy's attacking structure, conceding heavily throughout. The visitors remain bottom of Group A with zero points from three games.
Italy's recent form has been inconsistent. They lost 31-30 to Portugal and 25-22 to Egypt, but bounced back with a 39-23 win over Kosovo. Against Cyprus, they carried the side with fluid passing and clinical finishing. The away end never stopped, though there was not much to cheer for.
Cyprus had drawn their previous three fixtures, including matches against Algeria and Turkey. They were out of sight by the second half, unable to match Italy's intensity. The result extends their winless run to three games across all competitions.
Italy now sit 22 points clear of Cyprus in the table, with three matches remaining. The gap between the sides has never looked wider. What matters now is whether Italy can maintain consistency through the tournament.