Israel Women U17 opened their qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Estonia. In a match played on October 17, 2025, Israel took control of the game with two first-half goals, but Estonia fought back after the break to make it a nervy finale. Israel sealed the victory with a late third goal, ensuring they started with maximum points. The result was crucial for Israel's ambitions in a group where every point will count towards elite round qualification. The performance showed both attacking flair and the resilience to see out a game under pressure. For Estonia, the defeat was a setback, but scoring a goal away from home provided a positive to build on for their next match.