EURO 2026 (U-17). Ukraine schedule confirmed for Round 1 qualifiers
The host country and match schedule for Ukraine U-17's participation in Round 1 of the European Championship 2026 have been confirmed.
On Thursday, December 5, the Round 1 draw of EURO 2026 (U-17) qualifiers took place in Nyon, Switzerland. As a result, the Ukraine U-17 team (currently U-16, with players born in 2009) was placed in Group 1 alongside Italy, Montenegro, and Estonia. Estonia will host the mini-tournament.
Ukraine U-17 Match Schedule
01.10.2025: Montenegro vs. Ukraine
04.10.2025: Ukraine vs. Estonia
07.10.2025: Ukraine vs. Italy
EURO 2026 U-17. Round 1 Draw Results
Group 1: Italy, Ukraine, Montenegro, Estonia
Group 2: Czechia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Gibraltar
Group 3: England, Sweden, Lithuania, Scotland
Group 4: Spain, Denmark, Latvia, Andorra
Group 5: Belgium, Norway, Belarus, Moldova
Group 6: Austria, Ireland, Kosovo, Faroe Islands
Group 7: Serbia, Turkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malta
Group 8: Croatia, Netherlands, Albania, Kazakhstan
Group 9: France, Israel, Romania, Azerbaijan
Group 10: Switzerland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, San Marino
Group 11: Northern Ireland, Finland, Cyprus, Armenia
Group 12: Portugal, Slovenia, Wales, Liechtenstein
Group 13: Poland, Germany, Luxembourg
Group 14: Greece, Iceland, Georgia
A total of 54 teams were divided into 12 groups of four teams each and two groups of three teams. The host nation of the final tournament, Estonia, will also participate in the qualification process.
As a result of Round 1, 14 group winners and 14 second-place teams will progress to Round 2 in League A. The remaining 26 teams will participate in Round 2 in League B.
The teams that reach Round 2 in League A will compete in the spring of 2026 for seven spots in the final tournament of EURO 2026 (U-17). Estonia, as the host, has automatically secured a place. It is also important to note that Round 2 in League A will serve as a qualification round for the FIFA World Cup 2026 U-17 in Qatar.
Furthermore, teams from both leagues in Round 2 of qualifying will compete for promotion and relegation between leagues ahead of Round 1 for EURO 2028 U-19.
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