Defending champions France overcame most successful champions(9 titles) Spain's challenge in the semi final. 

Germany will play against France in the final of UEFA U17 European competitions today(02 June, 2023) hosted by Hungary. Match will be played at the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion, Budapest. 

Road to Final

Germany had to overcome a tough fight from Poland. In an 8 goal thriller, Poland took the lead twice. But, Germany leveled and took 3-2 lead in the 65th minute. Poland were not giving up, and scored again to make it 3-3. Germany went ahead and scored twice in the last 15 minutes. 

Switzerland were their opponents in the quarter finals, where they won it in penalties 1-1(3-2). German goalkeeper Schmitt saved two penalties. 

Earlier, Germany were Group C leaders by winning all three matches, ahead of France, Portugal and Scotland. They have won it in 3 previous occasions.

France beat Spain 3-1 in the semi final. After a goalless first half, Spain took the lead with a wonderful goal from Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. But, France came back into the match with goals scored in 73',80', and 90+1' minutes. 

England were the opponents of France in the quarter finals, where they won 1-0. 

Top Scorers

There have been 111 goals scored in 31 matches, for an average of 3.58 goals per match. 

4 goals

Paris Brunner (Germany)

Robert Ramsak (Germany)

Marc Guiu (Spain)

Lamine Yamal (Spain)

3 goals

Karol Borys (Poland)

Mateusz Skoczylas (Poland)

Qualification to 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup

4 semi finalists and 1 team winning the third placed team's play off go qualified to the 2023 U17 FIFA World Cup. England beat Switzerland (4-2) to get qualified. 

1. Germany

2. France

3. Poland

4. Spain

5. England