UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification · 2026
Croatia U17
Belgium U17
Full time
Match recap
Belgium U17 secured a vital 2-0 victory over Croatia U17 in their UEFA U17 Championship qualifying match. The young Red Devils took control early, establishing a first-half lead that forced Croatia onto the back foot. Despite periods of determined Croatian pressure in the second half, Belgium's defence held firm, absorbing attacks and limiting clear-cut opportunities. Belgium then doubled their advantage, effectively sealing the win and dashing Croatian hopes of a late comeback. This result significantly boosts Belgium's chances of progressing in the tournament, while Croatia faces an uphill battle in their remaining fixtures to qualify. The match highlighted Belgium's tactical discipline and their ability to convert chances.
Events
- 9'Goal — J. Driessen (Normal Goal)
- 13'Goal — T. Moorthamer (Normal Goal)
- 46'subst — M. Modric (Substitution 1)
- 46'subst — F. Tolic (Substitution 2)
- 70'subst — L. Bartolovic (Substitution 3)
- 74'subst — J. Driessen (Substitution 1)
- 74'subst — K. Achahbar (Substitution 2)
- 78'subst — N. Skafar Zuzic (Substitution 4)
- 83'subst — J. Benkotic (Substitution 5)
- 85'subst — X. Dierckx (Substitution 3)
- 85'subst — J. Onia Seke (Substitution 4)
- 90'Card — J. Dedic (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — T. Ruso (Yellow Card)
- 90'subst — I. Benktib (Substitution 5)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Croatia U17- L. Lojen
- L. Trupcevic
- F. Pavic
- K. Zirdum
- F. Tolic
- M. Modric
- M. Milicic
- L. Bartolovic
- J. Benkotic
- N. Skafar Zuzic
- J. Dedic
Belgium U17- M. Seghers
- T. Moorthamer
- E. Mbavu
- P. Blondeel
- S. El Morabet
- J. Onia Seke
- L. Van Gelder
- X. Dierckx
- K. Achahbar
- J. Driessen
- I. Benktib
Form
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Standings — UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kazakhstan U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 1 |  Finland U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 1 |  Slovakia U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 1 |  Cyprus U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Italy U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 1 |  Albania U17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 1 |  Montenegro U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 1 |  Denmark U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 1 | Belgium U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Republic of Irel | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Turkey U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 9 |
| 1 |  Spain U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 9 |
| 1 |  France U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Serbia U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 2 |  Scotland U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 2 |  Latvia U17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 2 |  Greece U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Croatia U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 2 |  Switzerland U17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 2 |  Slovenia U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 2 |  Romania U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 2 |  Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 2 |  Czech Republic U | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 2 |  Moldova U17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:0 | 5 |
| 2 |  Poland U17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Iceland U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 3 |  Israel U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 3 |  Belarus U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | 3 |
| 3 |  Austria U17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:7 | 2 |
| 3 |  Netherlands U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 4 |
| 3 |  Lithuania U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 3 |  Faroe Islands U1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ukraine U17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Bosnia-Herzegovi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bulgaria U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 |
| 3 |  Luxembourg U17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
| 3 |  Georgia U17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 3 |  Germany U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 3 |  Hungary U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 4 |
| 3 |  Sweden U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 4 |