France U17 began their UEFA European U17 Football Championship campaign with a commanding 2-0 away victory over Slovenia U17 in a match that started at 23:00 on March 25, 2026. The French side's quality and depth proved too much for the hosts, as they controlled the game from start to finish to claim a clean-sheet win. France opened the scoring midway through the first half with a slick passing move that was finished with precision, asserting their dominance early on. Slovenia struggled to create clear chances against a well-organized French defense, and the visitors doubled their lead early in the second half from a set-piece situation. Despite some spirited efforts from the Slovenian team, France managed the game professionally, seeing out the remainder of the match with relative comfort. The result sends a strong message to the rest of the tournament about France's ambitions, as they top the group after the first round of matches. Slovenia's coach acknowledged the gulf in class but was pleased with his players' work rate, while the French manager emphasized the importance of a solid start in a short tournament. The French starting XI showcased several highly-rated prospects, with their central midfielder pulling the strings and their center-back partnership looking impregnable.