Ukraine's WU-17 Women's Team Secures Euro Qualification and Promotion to League A

Ukraine's WU-17 Women's Team Triumphs

According to Главком: Under the guidance of coach Lyudmyla Lemeshko, Ukraine's women's under-17 national team delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their second match of the Euro 2026 (WU-17) second qualifying round. This decisive win secured top spot in Group B5 and earned the team promotion to the elite League A for future competitions. This achievement highlights the growing strength of youth development in Ukrainian women's football.

The scorers for Ukraine in the recent match were:

• Belkina in the 19th minute
• Lespukh, who scored twice (22, 64)
• Boychuk (32)

Maric scored the sole goal for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 24th minute. Ukraine finished the group stage with 4 points and a goal difference of 6-3, claiming first place. Bulgaria also finished with 4 points but an inferior goal difference, while Bosnia and Herzegovina ended the round without any points.

The Euro 2026 Final Tournament

The final tournament for Euro 2026 (WU-17) is scheduled to take place in Northern Ireland from May 4 to 17, 2026. This UEFA competition will also serve as the European qualifier for the 2026 Women's U-17 World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco.

It should be noted that the Ukrainian team did not qualify for that 2026 World Cup, having lost their playoff semi-final to Sweden with a score of 1-3. The goals in that match were scored by Ponomarenko in the 90+1 minute for Ukraine, and by Jokeres, who netted a hat-trick (6, 51, 72).

This victory underscores the progress of Ukrainian women's football on the international stage and demonstrates the rising caliber of the team under Lyudmyla Lemeshko's leadership.

Therefore, success in qualifying for Euro 2026 represents a significant step toward achieving higher results in international football for Ukraine's youth women's teams.

As Ukraine's WU-17 team celebrates its qualification for Euro 2026, it’s worth noting that the U-19 team has also made headlines by achieving early qualification for the same tournament. This parallel success reflects the strengthening of youth programs in Ukrainian football. To learn more about how the U-19 team secured their spot, visit this detailed report.