Tunisia secured a 34-27 victory over Cyprus in their Mediterranean Games encounter on 25 August 2026. The result ended Cyprus's streak of three consecutive draws in the tournament. Tunisia moved to three points in the standings while Cyprus dropped to the bottom of their group with zero points after three matches.
What struck first was how Tunisia controlled the tempo. They made an improved offer defensively, forcing Cyprus into rushed decisions. The visitors worked the channels effectively, particularly in transition, and ran riot when Cyprus failed to track back. Things came to a head in the second period when Tunisia built a six-goal cushion.
Cyprus saw the game out as best they could after falling behind. They dallied on the ball too often under pressure, and the stadium fell silent when Tunisia extended their lead further. The home side turned to the kids for energy in the final period, but it was too little too late.
The standings tell a simple story now. Tunisia sit third with one win and two draws from three games. Cyprus remain fourth with three draws and no victories — a rare situation when a team has played three matches without finding a winner. The draw brought them together early, but this loss separates them now.
Recent form suggests Tunisia have more momentum. They beat Greece 37-29 on 23 August and had earlier victories over Algeria. Cyprus, meanwhile, have hit a wall after three draws — against Algeria, Turkey twice, and now Tunisia. What changes in the table matters more than any single result going forward.