Ukraine – Montenegro 1:1: how the young team started the qualification for Euro-2026.

According to inkorr.com: Today, October 1, the Ukrainian youth team began their journey in the first round of the qualification for the 2026 European Championship (U-17) by playing a match against Montenegro. This was reported by the 'Glavkom' portal referencing information from UAF.

First half of the game

In the first half, the Ukrainian team combined well and created chances, but they could not capitalize on their advantage. The Montenegrins took the lead with a precise strike by Klajevic from about 17 meters.

Second half and next match

After the break, the players from Lviv managed to save the match: Serdyuk equalized in the 71st minute. The next game of the Ukrainian team will be against Estonia, where the team hopes to earn points to advance to the next stage of Euro-2026 qualification (U-17). It is worth recalling that in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualification, the Ukrainian team drew with Azerbaijan - 1:1.

Prospects for Ukrainian footballers

The Ukrainian youth team got a draw in their debut qualification match for the European Championship 2026, preparing for the next game against Estonia. The young players are demonstrating a high level of play, and much depends on their next meeting, where they will again have the opportunity to showcase their skills and resilience.

This match was an important test for the young Ukrainians who need to adapt to the demands of international competitions. Successful performances in the qualification can lay the foundation for the players' further development and open new prospects for their careers on the European stage.