Today, November 26, in the city of Bileća, Ukraine's women's youth national team played their opening match in the first round of qualification for Euro-2026 (WU-19). The opponent was the host nation's team — Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The first half saw an advantage for Ukraine. Our footballers capitalized on their chances to score in the 23rd minute. After a set piece near their own half and quick combination play, Gladun passed to Marczynuk, who then delivered a powerful shot into the far corner — 1:0.

Before halftime, Ukraine's players had opportunities to extend their lead. Osadchyy's shot from outside the penalty area hit the crossbar. Mihail immediately followed up with two chances: first, her shot was parried by the goalkeeper into the near corner, but a minute later, after Anastasiya's strike, the ball did indeed cross the line, though the goal was disallowed for an attacking foul.

After halftime, Bosnia and Herzegovina tried to change the course of the game: they increased their pace and became more aggressive in challenging. On the 67th minute, Aljčković found herself in a shooting position and sent the ball past our goalkeeper, but Ukraine's defense held firm. The blue-and-yellow team withstood the pressure and on the 77th minute scored a decisive counterattack goal. Marczynuk set up Holovanchuk for a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, who calmly converted the opportunity. 2:0 — Ukraine confidently started their Euro-2026 (WU-19) qualification.

The next match will be on November 29 against San Marino's national team (kickoff at 14:00 Kyiv time).

It should also be noted that in another group match, Romania defeated San Marino — 6:0. 

Euro-2026 (WU-19). First round of qualification. Group V3

November 26, 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina (WU-19) — Ukraine (WU-19) — 0:2 (0:1)

Goals: Marczynuk (23), Holovanchuk (77).

Bosnia and Herzegovina (WU-19): Golubović, Laketić (Aljčković, 46), Hađrižović, Dimitrić, Milečević, Mirković (Vučkelić, 72), Abdukić (Hadžihajderović, 89), Jurić, Rankić (c), Marković, Erkić.

Ukraine (WU-19): Sakhno, Ignatenko (c), Savka, Avramenko, Osadchyy, Gladun (Kanahovs'ka, 63), Savkina, Holovanchuk, Marczynuk (Boreiko, 87), Mihail (Artemenko, 90+6), Tkachuk (Konovało, 46).

Yellow cards: Dimitrić (38) — Mihail (24), Osadchyy (40), Savkina (57), Marczynuk (69), Ignatenko (81), Sakhno (90+6).

Romania — San Marino — 6:0

Group standings

November 29, 2025

Ukraine — San Marino (Bileća, 14:00)

Romania — Bosnia and Herzegovina (Ugljevik, 14:00)

December 2, 2025

Ukraine — Romania (Ugljevik, 17:00)

San Marino — Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bileća, 14:00)

It should be noted that Bosnia and Herzegovina, which automatically qualifies for the final tournament of the European Championship as a host nation, is allowed to play official matches within this stage.

First round of Euro-2026 (WU-19) qualification

League A

Group A1: Portugal, Denmark, Iceland, Kosovo.

Group A2: Spain, Germany, Belgium, Faroe Islands.

Group A3: England, Austria, Greece, Estonia.

Group A4: Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Croatia.

Group A5: Poland, Sweden, Ireland, Bulgaria.

Group A6: Italy, Switzerland, Belarus, Northern Ireland.

Group A7: France, Wales, Finland, Turkey.

League B

Group V1: Serbia, Montenegro, Cyprus, Armenia.

Group V2: Slovakia, Luxembourg, Albania, Liechtenstein.

Group V3: Romania, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino.

Group V4: Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova.

Group V5: Slovenia, North Macedonia, Georgia, Azerbaijan.

Group V6: Israel, Latvia, Malta, Kazakhstan.

The winners of six groups in League B and the best team finishing second will advance to League A.

The draw for the second round of Euro-2026 (WU-19) qualification will take place on December 11. Matches in this stage will be played until April 22, 2026. The results will determine seven teams (the group winners from League A), who will join Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final tournament that will run from June 27 to July 10.