Albania U17 players drew 1:1 with the Netherlands in the opening match of the first round of the European 2026 qualifiers. The match took place in Kotor, Croatia, where the Group 8 tournament is taking place.
The Netherlands took the lead in the 11th minute, while the equalizer for Albania was scored by Dion Vata in the 52nd minute,
Albania plays its second match against Croatia on Friday, and its final match is against Kazakhstan on November 17.
The Kosovo U17 national team closed the qualifications for next year's European Championship, which will be organized in Estonia, with three consecutive defeats.
