Italy U17 vs France U17 – UEFA U17 Championship 2026

Match recap

Italy U17 secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over France U17 in the UEFA U17 Championship. The match, played on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, was a tense affair, reflecting the high stakes of a knockout competition. Italy gained an early advantage, scoring in the first half to establish a lead they would not relinquish. France pushed for an equalizer, enjoying periods of sustained pressure and creating several dangerous opportunities as the game progressed. However, Italy's defense remained resolute, absorbing the pressure and frustrating their opponents with disciplined defending. The win sees Italy advance in the tournament, while France's campaign comes to an end, highlighting the fine margins in youth football at this level.

Events

14'Card — B. Munongo (Yellow Card)
28'Card — G. Bonifazi (Yellow Card)
55'Goal — D. Perillo (Normal Goal)
60'Card — L. Varali (Yellow Card)
68'subst — L. Merrifield (Substitution 1)
70'subst — T. Casagrande (Substitution 1)
70'subst — D. Diallo (Substitution 2)
72'subst — C. Batola (Substitution 2)
72'subst — N. Loufoundou (Substitution 3)
75'subst — F. Gasparello (Substitution 3)
83'subst — T. Corigliano (Substitution 4)
83'subst — D. Perillo (Substitution 5)
83'subst — B. Munongo (Substitution 4)
83'subst — A. Gadou (Substitution 5)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Italy U17

C. Lupo
G. Bonifazi
D. Diallo
L. Varali
M. Albini
E. Biondini
G. Okon
F. Gasparello
T. Corigliano
T. Casagrande
D. Perillo

France U17

A. Decrenisse
M. Chambon
Y. Becker
M. Sylla
M. Gernigon
A. Amaaouch
B. Munongo
N. Loufoundou
L. Merrifield
C. Batola
A. Gadou

Form

Italy U17 — last 5 home

DWLWW

Dvs Spain U171–1

France U17 — last 5 away

LWWLD

L@ Belgium U171–2