According to the results of the draw, the Ukraine youth team (currently U-18, players born in 2007) found themselves in Group 5, where they will face Slovakia, Montenegro, and Albania. The mini-tournament will take place in November next year in Albania.

Ukraine U-19 match schedule:

November 12, 2025: Ukraine vs Albania

November 15, 2025: Ukraine vs Montenegro

November 18, 2025: Slovakia vs Ukraine

The UAF official website learned the reaction of Ukraine's head coach Yuriy Moroz to the draw for the EURO 2026 (U-19) qualification round.

— In our group, it's hard to single out any particular opponent, — said Moroz. — We need to focus on our own game. I believe our team is well-equipped. The players know how to play, and they understand the requirements. The team has been working together for several years, so, I repeat, in this competition, everything will depend on us and how we prepare for the matches.

Is Ukraine considered a favorite? With all due respect to Montenegro, Albania, and Slovakia, I believe Ukraine can be considered the favorite in our group. However, everything will be decided on the pitch.

UEFA EURO 2026 U-19 Qualifying Round Draw Results

Group 1: Ireland, Netherlands, Cyprus, Kazakhstan

Group 2: France, Hungary, Bulgaria, Faroe Islands

Group 3: Turkiye, Greece, Belarus, Liechtenstein

Group 4: Israel, Austria, Slovenia, Luxembourg

Group 5: Ukraine, Slovakia, Montenegro, Albania

Group 6: Serbia, Croatia, Georgia, Gibraltar

Group 7: Romania, Iceland, Finland, Andorra

Group 8: England, Scotland, Latvia, Lithuania

Group 9: Italy, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova

Group 10: Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, San Marino

Group 11: Portugal, Belgium, North Macedonia, Estonia

Group 12: Norway, Germany, Armenia, Kosovo

Group 13: Czechia, Northern Ireland, Malta, Azerbaijan

A total of 52 teams were divided into 13 groups of four. The host nation, Wales, has automatically qualified for the final tournament, while Spain will join the competition in the elite round.

Following the qualifying round, the top two teams from each group and the best third-placed team will advance to the elite round, joining Spain. The elite round, scheduled for spring 2026, will consist of seven groups, with the winners of each group earning a spot alongside Wales in the UEFA EURO 2026 U-19 final tournament.