1967–68 Greek Football Cup

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The 26th edition of the Greek Football cup was a highly competitive tournament that took place in the 1967-68 season. This year, 18 teams from the National and amateur associations participated, marking an increase from previous years.

Notably, this edition saw the participation of a Cypriot club, Olympic Nicosia, which continued to participate until the 1973-74 season. The team's inclusion in the first-class Greek league was a significant milestone for Cypriot football.

The tournament began with the "32" phase, where teams were paired based on geographical criteria. However, from Round III onwards, the draw was free, and teams that had reached the third round of the previous year qualified without matches as part of the "32". This meant that 16 teams automatically advanced to the next stage.

Among these teams, PAOK and Mars faced significant challenges in qualifying for the draw against top-tier teams. In a surprising turn of events, Olympiacos Volos was excluded from the tournament due to their participation in the championship E.P.S. Thessaly, which led to Karditsa team defeating Volos 1-0 in a thrilling derby.

The quarter-final stage proved to be particularly intriguing, with two games being interrupted by protests over arbitration and extension points. Despite these challenges, AEK managed to defeat Panionios, while Olympiacos crushed Patras with an impressive score of 3-8. Notably, the home team had preceded 3-1.

Olympiacos and Panathinaikos once again reached the final, which was held on Alexandras Avenue (Panathinaikos's seat). In a closely contested match, Olympiacos emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, lifting the cup for the first time.