Italy Wins U-17 European Championship in Penalty Shootout Over Belgium
Italy defeated Belgium 4-3 on penalties to win the 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship on June 7 in Tallinn, Estonia. The match ended 1-1 after regulation, with Belgium’s Noa Ojea scoring in the 85th minute and Italy’s Marcello Fugazzola equalizing from a stoppage-time penalty. Goalkeeper Christian Lupo saved a crucial penalty in the shootout, securing Italy’s second U-17 title in three years.
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Italy Crowned U-17 European Champion After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Belgium
Italy won the U-17 European Championship on June 7, 2026, defeating Belgium 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Belgium took the lead in the 85th minute through Noa Ojea, but Italy equalized with a penalty converted by Marcello Fugazzola, awarded for a handball by Xander Dierckx. In the shootout, Italian goalkeeper Christian Lupo, who had saved three penalties in the semifinal against Spain, saved Belgium's fourth penalty from Noa Ojea. After Edoardo Rocca missed for Italy, Belgium's Tinus Moorthamer hit the crossbar, allowing Diego Perillo to score the winning penalty. This is Italy's second U-17 European title, following their 2024 victory in Cyprus.
FútbolItaly Beats Belgium on Penalties to Win U17 European Championship
Italy won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship on June 7, 2026, defeating Belgium 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The match was held in Tallinn, Estonia. Belgium took the lead in the 85th minute through Noa Ojea, but Italy equalized in first-half stoppage time of extra time (90+1') via a penalty from Marcelo Fugazzola. In the shootout, Belgium missed two penalties while Italy missed one, securing their third title in the competition's history. Italy previously won in 1982 (the inaugural edition, then U16) and 2024 (a 3-0 win over Portugal). Belgium, who had never won the tournament, finished as runners-up.
RecordItaly Wins Euro U17 for Second Time in Three Years, Beating Belgium on Penalties
Italy's under-17 national football team won the European U17 Championship for the second time in three years, defeating Belgium 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time on Sunday evening. Belgium took the lead in the 87th minute through Anderlecht's Noa Ojea, but Italy equalized in first-half stoppage time (90+1) via a penalty from Atalanta midfielder Marcello Fugazzola. In the shootout, Ojea missed his attempt, triggering a series of misses from both sides. Inter's Edoardo Rocca and Antwerp's Tinus Moorthamer also failed, before Empoli's Diego Perillo scored the decisive penalty to secure Italy's second U17 European title, following their 2024 victory. Belgium, who had eliminated France in the semi-finals, are still seeking their first U17 Euro crown.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuItaly Beat Belgium to Win U17 European Youth Championship, Second Title in Three Years
Italy defeated Belgium in a penalty shootout to win the 2026 U17 European Youth Championship final. The match ended 1-1 after regular time, with Belgium's Ogea scoring in the 85th minute and Italy's Fugazzola equalizing from a stoppage-time penalty. Italy won the shootout 4-3. This marks Italy's second U17 title in three years, having also won in 2024 and reached the semifinals in 2025, where they lost to Portugal on penalties. The tournament is held annually.
虎扑 - 足球Italy Wins U-17 European Championship in Penalty Shootout
Italy's under-17 national team, the Azzurra, won the U-17 European Championship by defeating Belgium in the final via a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Lupo, who was instrumental in eliminating Spain earlier in the tournament, once again played a decisive role in the victory. The match was closely contested, but Italy prevailed from the spot to claim the continental title.
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