Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
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| 10/09 16:30 | - |
Scotland U21 vs Gibraltar U21
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| 10/09 17:30 | - |
Andorra U21 vs Kazakhstan U21
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| 10/09 18:45 | - |
Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21
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| 10/10 10:00 | - |
Switzerland U21 vs Iceland U21
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| 10/10 15:00 | - |
North Macedonia U21 vs Armenia U21
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| 10/10 15:00 | - |
Latvia U21 vs Georgia U21
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| 10/10 16:00 | - |
Sun/Li vs France U21
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| 10/10 16:00 | - |
Czechia U21 vs Azerbaijan U21
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| 10/10 16:00 | - |
Estonia U21 vs Luxembourg U21
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| 10/10 16:00 | - |
Denmark U21 vs Austria U21
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| 10/10 16:00 | - |
Ukraine U21 vs Hungary U21
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| 10/10 16:00 | - |
Israel U21 vs Slovenia U21
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
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| 09/09 18:30 | - |
[3] Germany U21 vs Latvia U21
[3]
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5-0 |
| 09/09 18:30 | - |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 vs Andorra U21
[6]
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1-0 |
| 09/09 18:30 | - |
[5] San Marino U21 vs Romania U21
[3] 
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0-2 |
| 09/09 18:00 | - |
[4] Montenegro U21 vs Sweden U21
[2] 
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2-0 |
| 09/09 18:00 | - |
[5] Scotland U21 vs Portugal U21
[3] 
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0-2 |
| 09/09 17:30 | - |
[5] Luxembourg U21 vs Spartak St.Petersburg
[1] 
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0-1 |
| 09/09 17:00 | - |
[3] Malta U21 vs Greece U21
[3] 
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0-5 |
| 09/09 17:00 | - |
[2] Türkiye U21 vs Croatia U21
[2] 
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1-1 |
| 09/09 17:00 | - |
[3] Kuznetsova/Mladenovic vs Spain U21
[2] 
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1-3 |
| 09/09 16:15 | - |
[5] North Macedonia U21 vs Italy U21
[3] 
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0-1 |
| 09/09 16:00 | - |
Georgia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
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1-1 |
| 09/09 16:00 | - |
[3] Norway U21 vs Slovenia U21
[3]
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5-0 |
Teams
Portugal U21
Croatia U21
Spain U21
Finland U21
Rep of Ireland U21
Ukraine U21
Greece U21
Sweden U21
Iceland U21
Montenegro U21
Israel U21
Germany U21
France U21
Luxembourg U21
Bulgaria U21
Latvia U21
Andorra U21
Azerbaijan U21
England U21
Faroe Islands U21
San Marino U21
Estonia U21
Austria U21
Scotland U21
Switzerland U21
Norway U21
Malta U21
Denmark U21
Armenia U21
Moldova U21
Northern Ireland U21
Belgium U21
Kazakhstan U21
Belarus U21
Cyprus U21
Lithuania U21
Serbia U21
Wales U21
Italy U21
Bosnia-Herzegovina U21
Poland U21
Georgia U21
Slovakia U21
Albania U21
Romania U21
Kosovo U21
Hungary U21
Slovenia U21
Liechtenstein U21
Russia U21
Wikipedia - UEFA European Under-21 Championship
The UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the UEFA Under-21 Championship or simply the Euro Under-21, is a biennial football competition contested by the European men's under-21 national teams of the UEFA member associations. Since 1992, the competition also serves as the UEFA qualification tournament for the Summer Olympics.
Italy and Spain are the most successful teams in the tournament's history, having won five titles each. England are the current champions, having beaten Germany 3–2 after extra time in the 2025 final.
History
The competition in its current form has existed since 1978. It was preceded by the Under-23 Challenge Cup, which ran from 1967 to 1970. Bulgaria won the inaugural Challenge Cup in 1967, defeating East Germany 3–2. As defending champions, they faced randomly drawn "challengers" for a single match in Bulgaria. They retained the title three times, twice more in 1967 and once in 1968. By the final edition in 1970, only Bulgaria and Yugoslavia had won the competition.
A proper under-23 championship was then established, starting in 1972. It was held three times in the same format; the eight group winners contested the quarter-finals on a home-and-away basis. The semi-finals and final were also held over two legs. To overcome calendar issues, the qualifying groups were the same as the qualifying groups for the senior World Cup or European Championship, and the matches were played on the same day or weekend. This has changed starting with the 2006 edition, when a separate draw was held for the first time to form the qualifying groups.
At the UEFA conference in January 1976, the age limit was lowered to 21 for the 1978 tournament, and has remained so ever since. The rules at the time allowed each team to field two players over the age of 21. To be eligible for the campaign ending in 2027, players must be born in 2004 or later. Many may actually be 23 years old by the time of the final tournament; however, when the qualification process began (2025), all players would have been 21 or under.
In 1992, the Under-21 Championship became the European qualifying competition for the Olympic football tournament.
The tournament's record attendance was set during the knockout stage of the 2023 edition, when 44,338 spectators gathered for the match between hosts Georgia and Israel.
The European U21 Championship Qualifiers is an exhilarating tournament that showcases the brightest young talents in European football. This prestigious competition serves as the pathway for national teams to secure their place in the highly anticipated UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Held every two years, the qualifiers feature teams from across the continent, competing in a series of intense matches that test their skills, teamwork, and determination. Young players, typically under the age of 21, have the opportunity to represent their countries on an international stage, making it a crucial stepping stone in their football careers.
The tournament format includes a series of group stages followed by knockout rounds, where teams battle for points and pride. Fans can expect thrilling displays of skill, speed, and strategy as emerging stars showcase their potential and vie for a chance to compete against the best in Europe.
With a rich history of producing world-class players, the European U21 Championship Qualifiers not only highlight the future of football but also foster a spirit of camaraderie and competition among nations. As teams strive for qualification, the tournament promises to deliver unforgettable moments and inspire the next generation of footballers. Join us in celebrating the passion and talent of young athletes as they aim for glory on the road to the European U21 Championship!