Greece looks to regain football relevance after years of decline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Greek football is undergoing a potential renaissance as the national team prepares for upcoming international matches. Historically, Greece achieved notable success by winning the 2004 UEFA European Championship but has struggled since, failing to qualify for the EUROs since 2012 and World Cups since 2014. Financial difficulties exacerbated the decline, affecting both national and club performance. Recent measures by the Hellenic Football Federation have fostered increased competitiveness in the league, leading to better outcomes in UEFA competitions. This renewed focus may signal a resurgence for Greek football if the momentum continues.
- •Greece won the UEFA European Championship in 2004.
- •The national team has not qualified for a EUROs since 2012.
- •AEK Athens and PAOK have won league titles recently, breaking Olympiacos' dominance.
- •Competitiveness in the league has increased since the 2019-20 season format change.
- •Greek clubs have performed better in UEFA competitions, including Olympiacos winning the Conference League.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Greek Football is Primed for a Renaissance
"While the nation hasn’t come close to tasting glory since its Cinderella run at the 2004 EUROs, don’t be surprised if Greece makes a major push back to football relevance. We’ve once again foun...
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