Euro 2026 U-17: Belgium defeats Croatia in opening match
The UEFA European Under-17 Championship has kicked off in Estonia, with Belgium securing a 2-0 victory over Croatia in the opening game.
The 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship has officially begun in Estonia. In the tournament's opening match, Belgium U-17 claimed a 2-0 victory over Croatia U-17.
The outcome of the game was essentially decided in the opening minutes. Belgium established an early lead with two quick goals: Driessen found the net in the 9th minute, followed by Morthamer, who doubled the advantage just four minutes later.
This result puts Belgium in a strong position within their group. Later today at 20:00, the group stage continues with a match between the hosts, Estonia, and Spain.
Other groups are also set to compete, featuring teams such as Denmark, France, Italy, and Montenegro.