Kazakhstan U-19 kick off Euro 2026 qualifying with victory over Ireland

Ireland U-19 0–1 Kazakhstan U-19

Goal: Tuyakbaev 56

Bookings: McGlinchey 25 – Mahametjan 85, 90

Red cards: Mahametjan 90

Ireland U-19: Jill (GK), Roche (C), McGlinchey (Murray 64), Egan, Otegbayo, Quinn (Simunju 64), O’Sullivan (Mulligan 64), Ochoa (Linsky 73), Kailous, Oladiti, Oluwabiyi (Brennan 86)

Subs: Schroder (GK), Moore, Kizenga, McCarthy

Head coach: Tom Mohan

Kazakhstan U-19: Kalmurza (GK), Tashpulatov, Sagyn, Bazarbaev, Akylbaev, Abish (Nazarov 86), Kalikulov, Birkurmanov (Nurgali 64), Tuyakbaev (C), Bekbolat (Zheksenbek 90+2), Petrik (Mahametjan 46)

Subs: Reimov (GK), Torebek, Toleukhan, Bakytzhanov, Kaliev

Head coach: Kirill Keker

Referees: Bence Sonka, Norbert Bornemissa (both Hungary), Marco Ribbink, Thomas Hardeman (both Netherlands)

Date & Venue: 12 November 2025, Sportpark Wondersweide, Oldenzaal, Netherlands

The second match in Group 1 will take place on 15 November. The team coached by Kirill Keker will face the Netherlands.