Kazakhstan U17 pulled off a significant 2-1 victory over Croatia U17 in a UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifier on November 11, 2025. This result served as a major upset, with the Kazakh youngsters defeating a traditionally strong European football nation. Croatia, expected to dominate, found themselves surprised by Kazakhstan's organization and counter-attacking threat. The match was closely contested, but Kazakhstan showed great resilience to hold onto their lead after going ahead. This match result was a historic one for Kazakh youth football, providing a massive boost to their hopes of qualifying for a major tournament and demonstrating their rapid development on the European stage.