The Ukrainian U-19 youth team crushed Albania 3:0 in the start of Euro 2026 qualification.

According to inkorr.com: Today, November 12, the Ukrainian U-19 football team started in the qualifying round of Euro 2026. The competition is taking place in Albania from November 12 to 18.

In their first match, our boys achieved a confident victory with a score of 3:0 against the Albanian team. After active play and numerous chances in the first half, the Ukrainians opened the scoring in the 34th minute. In the second half of the match, our footballers doubled their lead, and closer to the end of the match, scored another goal.

Next Match of the Tournament

The national team of Ukraine will play their next game on November 15 against Montenegro. The match will start at 1:00 PM Kyiv time.

Details of Euro 2026

52 teams participate in the qualifying tournament, divided into 13 groups of four participants. The best national teams from each group, as well as the best among those that finished in third place, will advance to the elite round. From this stage, 7 teams will join Wales in the final tournament.

Other Victories of the Ukrainian Team

Earlier, the Ukrainian team achieved an important victory over Azerbaijan in the World Cup qualifiers and defeated Iceland in the qualifications.

World Cup Qualification. Group D

Iceland - Ukraine 3:5 (1:3)

Goals: Ellertsson, 35, Gudmundsson, 59, 75 - Malinovsky, 14, 45+5, Hutsulyak, 45, Kalyuzhny, 85, Ocheretko, 89

World Cup Qualification. Group D

Azerbaijan - Ukraine 1:1 (0:0)

Goals: Mahmudov (72, from penalty) - Sudakov (51)

Moreover, the Ukrainian team suffered a defeat from France in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, which took place at the stadium in Wroclaw, Poland.

During the crucial match against France, Ukrainian fans supported our team by unfurling a large banner with the inscription

'Fortress of Europe'

The Ukrainian U-19 youth team successfully started the qualifying round of Euro 2026 with a confident victory in the first match. We look forward to the next game on November 15 against Montenegro, where the team will try to continue its winning streak.