Belgium U17 confirmed their place in the elite round of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship as group winners, defeating Norway U17 2-0 on October 14, 2025. In a direct showdown for top spot, Belgium produced a professional and controlled performance to secure victory and finish the qualification stage with a perfect record. Knowing a draw would be enough to win the group, Belgium played with confidence and took the lead in the first half through a well-worked move. They doubled their advantage early in the second half, effectively sealing the match and leaving Norway with a mountain to climb. Belgium managed the game expertly from there, limiting Norway to few clear chances and seeing out the match comfortably. The victory meant Belgium won all three of their group matches without conceding a goal, a formidable achievement. Norway, despite the defeat, still had a chance to advance as one of the best runners-up due to their earlier results. The Belgian coach hailed a mature performance from his squad, while the Norwegian manager conceded that Belgium was the better team on the day.