The Spanish women’s U17 national team, known as ‘La Rojita’, faces Poland on Monday, May 11, at Inver Park in Larne, in the final group-stage match of the 2026 UEFA Women’s U17 European Championship. Five-time champions of the continental competition, Spain must secure a result to keep their hopes of advancing to the semifinals alive.

Under the guidance of coach Mila Martínez, Spain started their campaign in Northern Ireland with a convincing 4-0 victory over Finland. However, a narrow 1-0 loss to France in their second match has complicated their path to the semifinals as group winners. While qualification is still possible, Spain must avoid defeat against Poland to finish second in Group B and advance.

The match against Poland will determine which team secures the runner-up spot in Group B. Spain holds a significant advantage thanks to a goal difference of +3 compared to Poland’s -4. For Poland, only a victory will give them a chance to overtake Spain and progress.
Spain enters the match as favorites, but Poland will be determined to pull off an upset. A draw would be enough for Spain to finish second, while Poland must win to keep their tournament hopes alive. The intensity and stakes are high for both sides.

The Group B match between Spain and Poland takes place on Monday, May 11, at 4:00 PM CEST.
In Spain, the match will be broadcast live on free-to-air television via Teledeporte. Fans can also stream the game online through the RTVE Play platform, ensuring no one misses the action.
Both teams will be looking to book their place in the next round, making this a crucial fixture in the 2026 UEFA Women’s U17 European Championship. Spain’s experienced squad and strong record in the tournament give them an edge, but Poland’s determination could make for an intense contest.

