Kazakhstan U-17 qualify for Elite Round of UEFA U-17 EURO 2026

In their final match, the U-17 team, coached by Bauyrzhan Sagyndyk, faced their peers from Albania. Kazakhstan claimed a 2–1 victory thanks to goals from Roman Chernomorets and Abylai Zhilkaidar.

This win allowed Kazakhstan U-17 team to finish the main round of qualifying in first place in their group, ahead of Croatia, the Netherlands and Albania, and secure a place in the Elite Round to be held in March 2026. The winners of the Elite Round groups will qualify for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, scheduled for May and June 2026 in Estonia.

Kazakhstan U-17 2:1 Albania U-17 

Goals: Chernomorets 21, Zhilkaidar 58 – Muslika 90+5
Bookings: Baltabayev 38, Serikbay 60, Rakym 68 – Mali 33, Mezani 42, Varesi 45, Himallari 56, 74
Sending-off: Himallari 74

Kazakhstan U-17: Serikbay (GK), Avaskhanov, Rakym (Akhmet 90), Baltabayev, Kanafiy, Zhailaubek, Akimov (C) (Dairabay 84), Amrenov, Yussupbekov, Zhilkaidar, Chernomorets (Dosan 74).
Substitutes: Kildzhiev (GK), Yakovlev.

Albania U-17: Lleshi (GK), Mezani (Himallari 54), Piero, Marku, Varesi (C), Kyosa (Imeri 54), Vata, Alasufi, Mali (Si. Uldedaj 61), Muslika, So. Uldedaj (Luka 77).
Substitutes: Uruçi (GK), Bilishti, Kaceli, Lulai, Balla.

Head coach: Fatjon Tafaj.

17 November 2025. Sportpark Trate, Nedelišće, Croatia.