Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Northern Ireland has been confirmed as the host for the 2026 UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship final tournament, where eight teams will compete. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin praised Northern Ireland for its warm hospitality and past experience hosting UEFA events, expressing confidence in a successful tournament and wishing all participants well in their international debuts.
Irish Football Association president Conrad Kirkwood shared his delight at Northern Ireland hosting this event for the first time, highlighting the previous successful Women's Under-19 EURO in 2017 and Men's Under-19 EURO in 2019. He extended his best wishes to Northern Ireland's team, managed by Gail Redmond, and the other finalists, emphasizing the tournament as an opportunity to further promote women's football.
The championship is seen as a platform for new talent to emerge and for players to gain confidence at the international level. The event is expected to showcase the ongoing development and future of women's football in Europe.
A free tournament programme featuring squads, team photos, and statistics will be available, offering detailed information about the teams and players.